Hardware Development Project Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 657,822 - 877,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Training and education

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional for hardware development in Västerås, Sweden. This role involves leading projects that contribute to critical energy infrastructure and requires collaboration with both internal teams and external suppliers.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in hardware development and project management, along with a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. The position offers flexible working hours, health care benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in hardware development.
• Strong understanding of system integration and industrial product development.
• Fluency in English; Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development and technology projects.
• Plan, track, and report project progress.
• Collaborate with suppliers and operations for product industrialization.
• Drive continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Project management

Electronics understanding

Collaborative skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job ID: R0110386
Posted: 2025-11-10

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 closely 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 position offers a chance to work in an international, agile environment where quality, safety, and reliable delivery are key success factors.

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.

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.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with a proactive and structured working approach.
• Fluency in English is required; Swedish is an advantage.

Benefits

• 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

EEO and Disability Accommodation

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