Hardware Development Project Lead

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities (global)

Training and education

Diversity with 70+ nationalities in SK

Parental leave support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manager for Global Hardware Development. You will lead hardware projects, bridging system engineering and product development, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams through the full product lifecycle, from concept to production release.

The role requires 5+ years in hardware development and PM, with strong electronics knowledge, and fluency in English. Swedish language skills are a plus in Sweden.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of technical project management and experience in hardware development.
• Strong understanding of electronics, system integration, and industrial product development.
• Experience from industrial and/or energy domains, preferably within power, automation, or control systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and organizations; strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Comfortable working in agile development environments with multiple parallel priorities.
• Fluency in English is required; Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to hardware development and technology projects, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical performance.
• Plan, track, and report project progress; proactively identify, document, and mitigate technical and organizational risks.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and operations to support industrialization and introduction of products into production.
• Maintain accurate and structured documentation for specifications, system changes, and integration activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes to improve speed, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Technical project management

Hardware development

Agile development

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

Join the Global Hardware Development (R&D) team at Hitachi Energy and take a leading role in hardware development for Bay Level solutions.

In this role, you will work close to both technology and execution, contributing to the development, integration, and industrialization of electronic hardware products used in critical energy infrastructure. You will operate at the intersection of system engineering and product development, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers throughout the full product lifecycle – from concept and requirements definition to production release and lifecycle maintenance. The role offers the opportunity to work in an international, agile environment where quality, safety, and reliable delivery are key success factors.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead and contribute to hardware development and technology projects, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical performance.
• Plan, track, and report project progress; proactively identify, document, and mitigate technical and organizational risks.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and operations to support industrialization and introduction of products into production.
• Maintain accurate and structured documentation for specifications, system changes, and integration activities.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes to improve speed, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Your background

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of technical project management and experience in hardware development.
• Strong understanding of electronics, system integration, and industrial product development.
• Experience from industrial and/or energy domains, preferably within power, automation, or control systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and organizations; strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Comfortable working in agile development environments with multiple parallel priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with a proactive and structured working approach.
• Fluency in English is required; Swedish is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
• 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

Publication date : 2026-10-30