Laboratory Manager – Maintenance & Technology

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & salary exchange options (ITP

Group life insurance

Health care & wellness allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Ludvika seeks an experienced Department Manager of Technology & Maintenance to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for technology, maintenance, facilities and infrastructure. You will balance daily operations with strategic development, driving improvements and investments to support the lab’s world-class status.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record of operational change, and effective communication in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Proven people management experience in industry, production, or maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate in a highly technical environment.
• Track record of driving operational change and continuous improvement.
• Structured, strategic mindset with pragmatic leadership and execution.
• Strong written and spoken communication in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team across technology, maintenance, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable day-to-day operations and future performance of critical equipment.
• Drive maintenance, improvement, and investment projects aligned with lab strategy.
• Identify needs and contribute to long-term development roadmap for the lab.
• Monitor department performance, budget, KPIs, and project progress with the management team.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.

Skills

People management

Credibility building

Operational change

Strategic leadership

Structured thinking

Communication (Swedish & English)

Job description

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID:R0147957Date Posted:2026-10-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityThe High Voltage Laboratory in Ludvika is one of the largest and most advanced high-voltage testing facilities in the world. It plays a vital role in the development, verification, and certification of technologies used across the global power grid.As Department Manager of Technology & Maintenance, you will lead one of the key departments within the laboratory, responsible for technical infrastructure, maintenance, facilities, and long-term development. Working closely with highly skilled specialists and fellow leaders, you will help ensure that the laboratory continues to provide a safe, reliable, and world-class environment for testing and development, both today and in the future.We are looking for an approachable and confident leader who enjoys building strong teams, driving improvements, and creating clarity in a complex environment. You balance day-to-day operational priorities with strategic planning and are motivated by developing both people and the organization.How you’ll make an impactLead and develop a team of specialists across technology, maintenance, facilities, and infrastructure within the laboratory.Ensure reliable day-to-day operations and future performance of critical equipment and systems.Drive maintenance, improvement, and investment projects that support the laboratory's strategic objectives.Identify needs, plan and contribute to the long-term development roadmap of the laboratory.Monitor and improve department performance, budget, KPIs, and project progress as part of the management team.Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.Your BackgroundPrevious people management experience within industry, production, maintenance, or other operational areas.Ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively in a highly technical environment.Track record of identifying and driving operational change and continuous improvement.A structured and strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic and operational leadership approach.Effective communication skills in both Swedish and English.We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)Group life insurance and additional insurancesFlex-time and shortening of working hours in time bankHealth care and wellness allowanceHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)Psychological support programSupplementary compensation for parental leaveVarious training and education supporting employee developmentInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globallyEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.More about usApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; we therefore encourage you to apply today.Questions can be directed to Hiring Manager Tomas Bergström – [e-mail] or to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Niss – [e-mail] representatives:Unionen - Tomas Gustavsson [phone]SACO/Sveriges Ingenjörer - Philip Bengtsson [phone]Ledarna - Frank Hollstedt [phone](empty)Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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