Electrical Designer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Landskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an Electrical Designer in Landskrona. This role involves designing electrical solutions for cooling systems, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has a technical education in electrical engineering and experience in electrical design, with proficiency in CAD tools. The position offers opportunities for career growth, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in electrical design within machine manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience delivering electrical designs from concept through production and commissioning.
• Fluency in technical English, Swedish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical solutions in accordance with customer specifications.
• Develop electrical designs for automation cabinets and control panels.
• Create and manage Bills of Material (BOM) in SAP.

Skills

Electrical design

Proficiency in electrical CAD tools

Understanding of low-voltage systems

Collaboration and communication

Education

Post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering

Tools

Elprocad

Job description

Location: Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden

Job ID: R0119439

Date Posted: 2026-05-21

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

In this position, you will design electrical solutions for cooling systems, ranging from automation cabinets and motor control centers to junction boxes and supporting systems. You will work in close collaboration with project engineers, production, suppliers, and service teams, contributing across project execution, R&D activities, and after‑sales support. As our production is based in Landskrona, the role is primarily on‑site, with some flexibility for remote work.

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.

Your 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 IEC 61439 and IEC 61000‑6‑2 / IEC 61000‑6‑4.
• 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

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.