Product Specialist

Hitachi; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa, Finland, is seeking a Product Specialist to lead project-specific electrical design of transformers and reactors. You will participate in tendering and order delivery for complex transformer designs, with training and development support provided to help you succeed.

The role emphasizes economical, sound electrical designs and collaboration across functions, with responsibilities spanning design, tenders, and production support.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering required.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering, manufacturing, and materials technology.
• Excellent Finnish and English communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project-specific electrical designs for transformers and reactors.
• Support tendering and production with final electrical designs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EM simulation 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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.