Project Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Occupational pension & pension salary-

Group life insurance

Flex-time

Hybrid work allowances

Health care & wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental

Parental leave compensation

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Valve Cooling System team in Ludvika, Sweden. You will develop and specify cooling system requirements for HVDC valves, review supplier documentation, and assist with testing and qualification of systems.

The role involves occasional travel to supplier facilities and site visits, with opportunities to contribute to global projects alongside engineers in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken alike.
• Willing to travel to suppliers’ facilities and possibly sites.

Responsibilities

• Create requirement specifications for cooling systems used in HVDC projects.
• Review supplier documentation and clarify technical points with clients and suppliers.
• Participate in testing of cooling systems and support projects as a Cooling System engineer.
• Collaborate in a global, multicultural environment and travel sporadically to supplier locations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electronic engineering

Mechanical engineering

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID:R0143828Date Posted:2026-10-12Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityHVDC is a technology that allows for an efficient and clean transmission of electricity over long distances, the interconnection of different grids and supports the green energy transition by allowing renewable energy to be interconnected to the grid. The team at HVDC Products are designing, manufacturing and testing the converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications.As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the Valve Cooling System team. The Valve Cooling System is a pressurized closed loop system with air cooled heat exchangers to dissipate power losses generated in high power converter valves. It is designed to meet the HVDC and Client requirements regarding performance, reliability and low maintenance. Our systems consist of pumps, vessels, filters, measuring devices, heat exchangers, interconnecting piping and redundant control and protection systems.How you'll make an impactBy following the established HVDC processes, you will be onboarded as an engineer and get acquainted with the technology.After onboarding, you will be involved in a project as a support resource and go through the journey of a Cooling System engineer.The cooling system engineer creates the requirement specifications for the cooling systems, reviews the documentation from suppliers, clarifies technical points with clients and suppliers and participate on testing of the cooling systems for HVDC projects.The position requires sporadic travelling and working at suppliers’ facilities to perform system test (a period of one week, a few times per year. Site travelling can also happen, both for work and learning purposes.Your backgroundYou are a committed team member who is interested in technology, and ready to support and be supported by our Cooling System team.You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree within electrical, electronic or mechanical engineeringSince you will be working in a global, multicultural environment, we expect you to be fluent in English, written and spoken alike.More About UsWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly 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.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 bankHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)Health care and wellness allowanceHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)Psychological support programSupplementary compensation for parental leaveVarious trainings and education supporting employee developmentInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globallyEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. 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