Electrical Designer

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Landskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi- E

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Landskrona is seeking an Electrical Designer to join our hands-on engineering team. You will design electrical solutions for automation cabinets and control panels, select components for LV systems, and create technical documentation.

Post-secondary electrical engineering education and several years of design experience are expected, with strong CAD skills (Elprocad) and knowledge of IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of experience in electrical design within machine manufacturing, process industry, water treatment, or similar project-based environments.
• Strong proficiency in electrical CAD tools such as Elprocad or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical solutions in accordance with customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable regulations.
• Develop electrical designs for automation cabinets, control panels, MCCs, and junction boxes for cooling systems.
• Select components and solutions for low-voltage systems (typical voltages: 208/400/480/690 VAC and 24–220 VDC).
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, functional descriptions, work instructions, and quality records.
• Create and manage articles and Bills of Material (BOM) in SAP.
• Support testing activities, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and supplier evaluations.
• Provide technical support during commissioning (SAT) and contribute to after-sales troubleshooting and improvements.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical documentation

Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Elprocad

SAP

Job description

Location & Details

Location: Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden
Job ID: R0119439
Date Posted: 2026-05-21

Job Overview

The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy Cooling Systems, we have global responsibility for the development and manufacturing of highly reliable cooling systems for power electronics and power transmission applications. Our solutions contribute to safe, efficient, and stable operation of HVDC and other high‑power installations worldwide, with quality and customer focus at the core. Due to strong growth driven by increasing global energy demand, we are now expanding our electrical design and automation team in Landskrona. We are looking for an Electrical Designer who wants to work close to technology, production, and projects in a hands‑on engineering role.

How you’ll make an impact

• Design electrical solutions in accordance with customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable regulations.
• Develop electrical designs for automation cabinets, control panels, MCCs, and junction boxes for cooling systems.
• Select components and solutions for low‑voltage systems (typical voltages: 208/400/480/690 VAC and 24–220 VDC).
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, functional descriptions, work instructions, and quality records.
• Create and manage articles and Bills of Material (BOM) in SAP.
• Support testing activities, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and supplier evaluations.
• Provide technical support during commissioning (SAT) and contribute to after‑sales troubleshooting and improvements.

Background

• Post‑secondary technical education in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Several years of experience in electrical design within machine manufacturing, process industry, water treatment, or similar project‑based environments.
• Proven experience delivering electrical designs from concept through production, testing, and commissioning.
• Strong proficiency in electrical CAD tools such as Elprocad or similar systems.
• Good understanding of low‑voltage systems, redundancy concepts, and industrial electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC61439 and IEC61000‑6‑2 / IEC61000‑6‑4.
• A structured, communicative, and collaborative working style, with the ability to take responsibility for your own learning.
• Fluency in technical English, both written and spoken; Swedish language skills are considered a strong advantage.

Meriting experience

• Experience with PLC programming or automation systems.
• Knowledge of UL/CSA standards and design according to these.
• Understanding of the Machinery Directive and CE‑related regulations.
• Hands‑on experience with electrical cabinet assembly or automation system configuration.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Equal Opportunity Statement

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