Product Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Landskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Career progression

Mentor support

Training & education

Diverse workforce

Parental leave bonus

Employee discounts

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Landskrona, Sweden, is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to join the Cooling Systems development team. You will contribute to the design and optimization of cooling solutions for high-reliability applications and work closely with production and suppliers to meet customer needs.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or substantial mechanical engineering experience, enjoy problem solving, and communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• We seek an academic degree in Engineering or several years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities are required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of products for diverse applications within Cooling Systems.
• Maintain close customer contact and translate requirements to suppliers.
• Ensure high quality in large volume product development and collaborate with production.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Swedish proficiency

Education

Academic degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Landskrona, Skane County, Sweden

Job ID: R0118233

Date Posted: 2026-04-15

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

You will be part of Hitachi Energy's Cooling Systems business unit in Landskrona. We have global responsibility for the development and manufacture of cooling systems for Power Electronic applications and other applications that require cooling systems with high reliability and availability. Our cooling systems contribute to a safe and reliable operation where the customer and the environment are in focus. Our Cleantech area with focus on renewable resources application is growing and the demand from the market is strong. Would you describe yourself as a responsible person with a passion for engineering and cooling technology? Take on an exciting challenge in a global company with focus on the development and manufacture of cooling system solutions for both power transmission and new exciting areas that are driven by the transformation into a fossil‑free society.

Cooling Systems in Landskrona is a market‑leading supplier with customers all over the world. Together with employees working with development and manufacturing in Landskrona and the growing market, we are now looking for a R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our growing development team.

Join our current development team consisting of seven engineers that have the responsibility for develop products ranging from HVDC applications to smaller Cleantech applications. The need for this expertise is increasing and we are therefore looking for both freshly graduated students and senior engineers to join our team.

"For me as a manager I believe and aim for the department to have a working environment where collaboration and quality is promoted. I also believe that is an important part for you and the team to thrive as individuals and for us to grow as a company." - Hiring manager Robert Wessberg.

How you'll make an impact

• Leading the development of products for different applications
• Customer contact, in this role you will have a close relationship with customers
• Supplier contact, finding components for the product and translating the customers' requirements to the supplier
• Ensuring high quality in bigger product volumes
• Close contact with the production department and other stakeholders, both internally and externally

Your background

• We are looking for you with an academic degree in Engineering or several years of experience within mechanical engineering
• Experience in planning and willing to learn about our products and production
• As a person you like problem solving and finding new solutions, you have good communication skills and the wish to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment
• You are a curious person who challenges yourself and the organization for continuous development in both short and long term
• You are analytical and have a strong drive to work structured and goal oriented
• Experience in testing and agile work is a plus
• Swedish and English is needed, both written and spoken, to be able to interact with both local and global stakeholders

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings 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
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

We are looking for a variety of people to join our team so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

All questions can be directed to Talent Partner Agnieszka Borkowska [e-mail]

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Background screening and security checks

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