Mechanical Project Engineer | Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Mentor support

Training and education

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their HVDC Service in Ludvika. The role involves solving mechanical technical challenges and improving operations of existing systems.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering degree, proficiency in NX and 3D-CAD, and expertise in CAD and FEM tools. Strong communication skills in Swedish and English are essential. This role offers diverse career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both in Sweden and internationally.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of NX and 3D-CAD, strong interest in electromechanical design.
• Experience with CAD and FEM tools.
• Excellent skills in Swedish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Work on detailed design, create drawings, and perform calculations for HVDC converter stations.
• Conduct site surveys and 3D scans for design work.
• Oversee problem solving and lead technical discussions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

NX

3D-CAD

CAD & FEM tools

Fluent Swedish

Fluent English

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

We are now looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our HVDC Service in Ludvika. We help our customers increase their profits and contribute to a more sustainable future by improving and ensuring the operation of their existing systems and by replacing all or parts of the control and HVDC equipment. This role requires taking on the plant’s mechanical technical challenges from capture teams through quotation and project delivery to customer take‑over, and finding successful solutions throughout the process. You will face an exciting challenge with plant mechanical design aspects within a growing market.

Responsibilities

• Work on detailed design, large assemblies, create drawings and technical documentation, and perform calculations for existing HVDC converter stations.
• Conduct site surveys and 3D scans of the station, using this information for design work.
• Participate in or support site installation.
• Oversee problem solving and lead technical discussions with clients and suppliers to find suitable solutions for refurbishment of existing converter stations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of NX and 3D‑CAD, with a strong interest in electromechanical design solutions.
• Experience with CAD and FEM tools.
• Excellent skills in Swedish and English, written and spoken.
• Merit: experience in a global environment or manufacturing industry, and/or previous consulting work in mechanical engineering.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Profound career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor support throughout the onboarding phase
• 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
• Additional benefits may be connected to this specific role