Hardware Development Project Lead

Hitachi Energy, Västerås; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development training

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Västerås is seeking a Hardware Development Lead to work on Bay Level solutions for energy infrastructure. You will lead hardware projects and collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure technical performance and quality.

With a minimum of 5 years of experience in hardware development and a relevant engineering degree, you will contribute to product lifecycle management in an agile environment. The role offers career growth opportunities internationally within the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware development and technical project management.
• Strong understanding of electronics and system integration.
• Comfortable in agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development projects ensuring alignment on quality and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers for product industrialization.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Technical project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

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
• Health care and wellness allowanceFantastic 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