Global Product Specialist Power Electronics Platform

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Dalarnas län; Hybrid; SEK 757,411 - 973,815; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sweden is seeking a Global Product Specialist in Power Electronics for their Grid & Power Quality Solutions. In this role, you'll manage the lifecycle of the power electronics stack, coordinate product decisions, and drive collaboration across teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible working hours, health care benefits, and fantastic career possibilities globally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power systems in the field of power electronics, FACTS or HVDC.
• Strong understanding of industrial hardware/software development and lifecycle management.
• Proficient in business professional English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic product decisions related to the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Manage lifecycle topics, product introductions, and portfolio optimization.
• Support the Global Product Manager in business case creation.

Skills

Power Systems

Power Electronics

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor or master’s in engineering

Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking a Global Product Specialist – Power Electronics Platform for Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service (GPQSS) to join our GPQSS Product Management team, with a dedicated focus on product management of the power electronics Operational Technology (OT) stack of GPQSS solutions. The OT consists of control hardware, control firmware, HMI, application software, design tools, and simulation models, among others.

As part of a Global Product Management team, you will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of the OT layers to ensure the proper functioning of the power electronics OT stack, driving secure integration of modules, tools, applications and models, as well as the interoperability of all the components.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic product decisions related to the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Manage the Power Electronics OT Stack and provide guidance to mitigate the impact of components modifications, define interfaces and identify service needs, avoiding lifecycle management disruptions.
• Oversee lifecycle management topics, product introductions, phase‑outs and portfolio optimization, and their impact on the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the technologies’ roadmaps, product plans and service requirements, and how they affect the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Support the Global Product Manager in creating business cases for solutions and services development projects as related to the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration between the broader stakeholders such as discipline product engineers, global product specialists, system architects, product owners and product managers towards a one team spirit.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor or master’s in engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems, Power Electronics or Controls.
• 10+ years of experience in power systems in the field of power electronics, FACTS or HVDC, preferably in product management, although other experience relevant to the role might be considered as well.
• Leadership, people and change management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial hardware/software development and lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficient in business professional English.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training 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