Electrical Designer

Hitachi Energy; Landskrona kommun; Hybrid; SEK 502,200 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Landskrona is looking for an Electrical Designer to design electrical solutions for cooling systems. This hands-on role involves collaboration with project engineers, production, and service teams.

The ideal candidate holds a technical degree, has experience in electrical design, and is fluent in technical English, with Swedish skills as a plus. This position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous career development opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in electrical design within project-based environments.
• Good understanding of low-voltage systems and industrial electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as IEC 61439 and IEC 61000.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical solutions in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Develop electrical designs for automation cabinets and control panels.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as schematics and functional descriptions.

Skills

Electrical design

Proficiency in electrical CAD tools

Fluency in technical English

Collaboration skills

Education

Post-secondary technical education in electrical engineering

Tools

Elprocad or similar CAD tools

Job description

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.

Location & Team

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.

Job Description

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.

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.

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.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.

Meritorious 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.

Benefits

• 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