R&D Mechanical Engineer – HVDC Windings

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension and insurance programs

Wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental

Training and education opportunities

Internal career development

Employee discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy's HVDC Transformers R&D team seeks an experienced mechanical engineer specializing in winding and active-part technology. You will lead design improvements, develop manufacturing methods, and challenge legacy approaches to create future-ready concepts.

You will collaborate with global experts, build a network with HVDC Transformer factories, and contribute to technical leadership and cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in design & engineering.
• Power transformer domain knowledge.
• 3D CAD experience with Creo/ProE.
• Fluent English in writing and speaking.
• Willingness to learn and try new things.

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual Transformer winding designs meeting requirements (functional, technical, quality, etc).
• Create detailed designs and 3D models; perform mechanical verifications.
• Apply DFA/DFM/FMEA practices.
• Prepare reports and related documents.
• Ensure winding-related processes and calculation methods are state of the art; collaborate with programmers to implement methods.
• Provide technical support to design, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams.
• Lead and share knowledge; build a network across HVDC Transformer factories.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Creo

Job description

For our HVDC Transformers research and development team we are looking for a R&D mechanical engineer in the field of Transformer Winding/Active part technology. You will lead activities to improve transformer winding/active part performance, design and manufacturing methods while challenging legacy routines and developing better suited concepts for the future. The role will cooperate closely with experts in different transformer technology fields as well as with transformer design and manufacturing specialists globally. You will build and maintain a network with the HVDC Transformer factories globally, collecting the inputs and supporting implementation of new development.

Working in R&D will give you the possibility to use your creativity to solve a wide spectrum of challenges. You will have exciting and varied work in front of you where you will get a broad network internally and externally. Work with both the local factory and the global organization within Transformers and have career development opportunities as a Specialist or as a Project Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• Creating conceptual designs of Transformer windings to meet specified requirements (functional, technical, quality, etc).
• Ability to create detailed design and 3D modeling as well as running mechanical verifications using simulation tools.
• Running Design for Excellence practices (DFA, DFM, FMEA, etc).
• Preparing reports and related documents in accordance with internal and external requirements.
• Technical standards: Ensure that winding-related processes and calculation methods are state of the art. Work with programmers to implement and test new methods in the design software.
• Technical support: Support the design, manufacturing, quality and supply chain organizations with technical expertise to ensure that technical requirements are fulfilled.
• Technical leadership and knowledge sharing: Coach and provide support and technical advice to colleagues on winding-related topics. Maintain a network of engineering professionals to share best practices across different disciplines and the HVDC Transformer factories.

Your background

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree combined with work-life experience in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ Years of experience in Design & Engineering.
• Domain expertise in Power transformers.
• Fundamental knowledge of using different materials and manufacturing methods.
• Understanding of electrical, magnetic and thermal phenomena.
• Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD software Creo/ProE.
• Fluent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to learn and try new things without fear of failure!

More About Us

We 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 bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [e-mail]

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, [phone]

Publication date : 2026-09-09