Application Engineering Line Manager – Power Conversion, Power Quality, Grid Connection

Jobtailor; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior leader to oversee a global Application Engineering team focused on Power Conversion, Power Quality Industry, and Grid Connection solutions. You will mentor 4 GPG Application Engineers and coordinate 14 more across the world, guiding complex projects and ensuring high performance.

You will shape strategies, manage risks, and push innovations while maintaining strong customer relationships and cross‑functional collaboration. 20% travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or similar.
• Strong experience in application engineering, business development or lead engineering.
• Experience from HVDC Offshore Wind is a plus.
• Excellent communicator with cross‑cultural collaboration.
• Fluent in English; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers across global locations.
• Coordinate business development and pre‑tender activities for Power Conversion, Power Quality Industry and Grid Connection teams.
• Engage with customers early to understand needs and opportunities.
• Shape optimized, cost‑effective solutions across the portfolio.
• Represent Engineering in cross‑functional teams for alignment and togetherness.
• Build long‑term stakeholder relationships to support market growth.
• Guide teams through complex technical inputs across the sales cycle.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes with clear communication.
• Drive strategy, innovation and improve project processes and tools.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team leadership

Strategic partnerships

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

RTDS

MATLAB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 GPG Application Engineers, and 14 additional HBU and GCoC Application Engineers spread across the world that will report to you functionally.
• Coordinate and plan business development and pre‑tender activities for Application Engineering Power Conversion, Power Quality Industry and Grid Connection team to optimize technology solution positioning Hitachi.
• Engage early with customers to understand needs and explore opportunities.
• Shape optimized, cost‑effective solutions across our Power Conversion, Power Quality Industry and Grid Connection portfolio.
• Represent Application Engineering in cross‑functional teams to ensure integration and stakeholder alignment.
• Build long‑term stakeholder relationships that support market growth.
• Guide teams and coordinate complex technical inputs across the business development and sales cycle.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes, ensuring clear communication and mitigation strategies.
• Drive strategy, innovation and improve project processes, tools, and methodologies across the virtual Application Engineering community.
• Promote awareness of full GPQSS offerings and new technical solutions.
• Ensure all solutions follow process, safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or similar
• Strong experience in application engineering, business development or lead engineering within the industry for Power Conversion, Power Quality Industry and Grid Connection solutions.
• Experience from HVDC Offshore Wind is a plus.
• Experienced in guiding teams, coordinating complex projects, and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Good understanding of grid codes, their role in power system infrastructure and impact of GPQSS portfolio in transformation for compliance for the stability, reliability, and quality of power grids.
• Technical expertise in Grid and Power Quality Solutions and related engineering tools (PSSE, PSCAD, RTDS, MATLAB, etc.)
• Proven experience engaging customers and developing long‑term partnerships
• Excellent communicator who thrives in diverse, cross‑cultural environments, and strong ability to see both the technical and commercial picture.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 20%)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Application Engineering, particularly in Power Conversion, Power Quality Industry, and Grid Connection solutions, while effectively leading and mentoring diverse teams. Proven ability to engage with customers, develop strategic partnerships, and drive innovation in project processes and methodologies.

Tools & Technologies

• PSSE
• PSCAD
• RTDS
• MATLAB