Laboratory Manager – Maintenance & Technology

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement and pension

Group life insurance

Flex-time

Wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental

Parental leave compensation

Training and education support

Internal career opportunities

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Ludvika invites an experienced leader to become Department Manager of Technology & Maintenance.

You will oversee technical infrastructure, maintenance, facilities and long-term development, building strong teams and driving improvements in a complex, technical environment. You will balance daily operations with a strategic roadmap, coach professionals, manage budgets and KPIs, and promote safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading teams in industrial settings.
• Ability to align operational priorities with long-term strategy.
• Strong communication in Swedish and English.
• Experience with maintenance, facilities or infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team across technology, maintenance, facilities and infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable day-to-day operations and long-term performance of critical systems.
• Drive maintenance, improvement and investment projects.
• Define and contribute to the department's long-term roadmap.
• Monitor performance, budget, KPIs and project progress as part of the management team.
• Foster collaboration, safety, and accountability.

Skills

People management

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual Swedish/English

Job description

The Opportunity

The 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 Impact

• Lead 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 Background

• Previous 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.

Benefits

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 insurances


• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank


• Health care and wellness allowance


• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)


• Psychological support program


• Supplementary compensation for parental leave


• Various training and education supporting employee development


• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally


• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The 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 Us

Questions can be directed to Hiring Manager Tomas Bergström – [e-mail] or to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Niss – [e-mail]

Union Representatives

Unionen - Tomas Gustavsson [phone]

SACO/Sveriges Ingenjörer - Philip Bengtsson [phone]

Ledarna - Frank Hollstedt [phone](empty)

Publication date : 2026-10-16