Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities within,

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Local Product Support team for Live Tank Breakers in Sweden. You will provide hands-on engineering expertise, support product care activities, and collaborate with R&D, global product support, and customers to deliver robust solutions.

The ideal candidate has a degree in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (CREO or similar), and experience with high‑voltage equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Hands-on mechanical work experience; high-voltage equipment knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in CAD; ability to produce clear drawings/documentation (CREO or similar).
• Collaborative, proactive communicator in cross-functional and international settings.
• Structured, solution-oriented, capable of working independently and in teams.
• English proficiency and basic Swedish required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical investigations for complex issues.
• Drive mechanical product improvements to enhance performance and manufacturability.
• Create/maintain drawings and technical documentation to meet quality and compliance needs.
• Collaborate with R&D, Global Product Support, factory teams, customers and suppliers to deliver solutions.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Mechanical engineering

CAD CREO

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Swedish basics

High-voltage knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Local Product Support team for Live Tank Breakers. In this role, you will provide hands‑on engineering expertise, contribute to product care activities, and support both internal and external stakeholders with technical solutions. You will work closely both with our teams in the factory and global product support to secure high-quality performance of our products.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical investigations/testing for complex issues.
• Drive mechanical product improvements to enhance performance, robustness, and manufacturability.
• Create/maintain drawings and technical documentation (test instructions, procedures) to meet quality and compliance needs.
• Collaborate with R&D, Global Product Support, factory teams, customers and suppliers to align, transfer knowledge, and deliver solutions.

Your Background

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Hands‑on mechanical work experience; high‑voltage equipment knowledge is a plus.
• CAD proficiency (CREO or similar 3D tools) and ability to produce clear drawings/documentation.
• Collaborative, proactive communicator, comfortable in cross‑functional and international settings.
• Structured, solution‑oriented, and able to work both independently and in teams.
• English proficiency and basic Swedish.

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

Recruiting manager Alexander Tengzelius, [e-mail] will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position.

All other questions should be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica, [e-mail].

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer Philip Bengtsson [phone],Unionen: Michael Fosselius [phone], Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt [phone].

Publication date : 2026-07-29