Process Engineer

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Kalmar län; On-site; SEK 3,616,332 - 4,821,776; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working hours

Occupational health services

Excellent career opportunities

Trainings and courses

Parental leave compensation

Benefits portal with discounts

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Process Engineer in Kalmar län, Sweden, to enhance paper mill operations and optimize manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will develop processes, analyze tests, and ensure safety and quality compliance. Ideal applicants hold an engineering degree, possess strong analytical and collaborative skills, and speak fluent Swedish. Excellent career opportunities and a diverse work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Swedish and good English skills are meriting.
• Previous experience in the pulp and paper industry is advantageous.
• Experience in R&D is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes to increase productivity.
• Analyze and design tests to support decision making.
• Collaborate with internal functions to identify and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Collaboration

Lean or Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The opportunity:

At Hitachi Energy Figeholm, we manufacture high-quality electrical insulation materials used in power transformers around the world. Our products — including boards, laminates, and strips made from pulp — play an essential role in ensuring safe and reliable energy systems.

We are now looking for a dedicated Process Engineer to help improve and optimize our paper mill operations and the pulp based material manufacturing processes. In this role, you will work closely with production and several other internal functions to strengthen efficiency, quality, and safety across our operations.

How you will make an impact

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and workflows to increase productivity and enhance quality.
• Analyze, design, and carry out tests to collect data that supports decisionmaking.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with internal functions such as Production, R&D, Quality, and Maintenance to identify improvements and implement changes in the process.
• Develop and update technical documentation.
• Ensure that all process improvements comply with applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Your background

• You hold an engineering degree and have strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• You are communicative and collaborative, and you enjoy taking responsibility and working in teams.
• You speak and write Swedish fluently. Good English skills are meriting.
• Previous experience as a Process Engineer within the pulp and paper industry, manufacturing, or project management is advantageous.
• Experience working with R&D is meriting.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma is considered an advantage.
• You are skilled at prioritizing, analyzing root causes, and finding effective solutions. You work in a calm and structured way and contribute positively to teamwork.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Occupational health services and wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• Trainings and courses that support personal and professional development
• A diverse company with more than 70 nationalities represented in Sweden
• Additional parental leave compensation
• Benefits portal with thousands of discounts and offers

More about us

Ready for a new challenge? We look forward to receiving your application!

Hiring Manager: Krister Åkesson, [e-mail]

For other questions, please contact Talent Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou- [e-mail]

Union representatives:

– SACO/Engineers of Sweden: Katarina Skoglycka, [phone]

– Pappers: Dennis Bäckman, [phone]

– Unionen: Jens Lindbäck, [phone]

– Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]