Product Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy is seeking a Product Specialist in Vaasa to lead project-specific electrical design of transformers and reactors. You will participate in tendering and delivery processes for complex designs, with opportunities for professional growth and training.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with experience in electrical design, manufacturing, and materials technology, and communicates well in Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering, manufacturing, and materials technology.
• Able to work systematically and remain calm under pressure.
• Curious, proactive, and self-driven, with the confidence to take initiative and collaborate across functions.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills in Finnish and English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and electromagnetic simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Deliver economical, electrically and mechanically sound, and optimized electrical design of transformers and reactors.
• Provide electrical designs for tenders and final electrical designs for production.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing

Materials technology

Communication skills (Finnish and/or/+

Finnish

English

EM simulation tools

Electromechanical design

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electromagnetic simulation tools

Electrical design tools

Job description

Location: Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland Job ID: R0122728 Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity We are now looking for a Product Specialist to join Hitachi Energy’s Transformers business in Vaasa, Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for the project-specific engineering and electrical design of special transformers and reactors. You will be part of the tender and order delivery process of the most complex and demanding transformer and reactor designs that the industry has to offer. This is a great opportunity for personal development. We offer training and support based on your experience to help you succeed in this position.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Deliver economical, electrically and mechanically sound, and optimized electrical design of transformers and reactors.
• Provide electrical designs for tenders and final electrical designs for production.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering combined with relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering, manufacturing, and materials technology.
• Able to work systematically and remain calm under pressure.
• Curious, proactive, and self-driven, with the confidence to take initiative and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Capable of working both independently and as an active contributor to a team.
• Excellent communication skills in both Finnish and English, written and spoken; additional language skills are considered an asset.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and electromagnetic simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

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