Product Engineer - Electrical Engineering

Hitachi Energy, Västerås; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Västerås seeks an experienced Product Engineer to oversee lifecycle management in Electrical Engineering. You will collaborate closely, translating market needs into specifications and driving innovations. The ideal candidate has an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience. The company offers flexible working hours, health benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities within the company

Mentor support during onboarding

Employee development trainings

Diversified workplace environment

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience in product management is preferred.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of Discipline Solutions with version control.
• Translate market needs into Product Requirement Specifications.
• Engage with industry forums to track design trends.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Product Management

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Lead and Communicate

Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3 Zuken

Siemens Team Center

Job description

The Opportunity

With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Energy’s Power Quality Solutions support the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, environmental impacts minimized and lower the risk of disruption in the grid. At Hitachi Energy, we value our people as our greatest asset, as we leverage diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With our skilled and global project teams, we are there to support our customers worldwide to meet their sustainable goals, paving the way for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Engineer to join our Product Portfolio Management team. In this role you will play a crucial part in managing the lifecycle, requirements, configuration, and roadmap for the solutions in the Electrical Engineering discipline. This role is embedded within the Engineering function, ensuring close collaboration to deliver business relevance. Location is Västerås, Sweden.

How you’ll make an impact

• Oversee the lifecycle of Discipline Solutions, ensuring version control, updates, and business continuity.
• Translate market and engineering needs into Product Requirement Specifications.
• Maintain and contribute hands-on to the development of Electrical Engineering Solutions.
• Promote disruptive innovations including leveraging automation to streamline Electrical Engineering processes, and enhance competitiveness.
• Monitor Electrical Engineering performance in tenders/projects and coordinate feedback-driven improvements across teams.
• Align with other disciplines and units to maximize solutions.
• Track updates in design trends, engage with industry forums, and build networks.
• Provide guidance in tenders/projects and ensure knowledge transfer across global teams.

Your Background

• Hold an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or similar experience gained in other business.
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, modularization or engineering products, standardization, design tools (E3 Zuken or similar), PDM system (Siemens team center or similar).
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in product management is highly desirable.
• Strategic and operational mindset with a focus on business productivity and efficiency.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

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 about us

Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today.

Recruiting Manager: Thomas Morberg, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone] or Ingrid Rinaldo, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, [e-mail].