Technical Lead Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is looking for a Technical Lead Engineer in Västerås, Sweden, to join their expert team within Grid Automation Systems. You will own complex project solutions, collaborate with international clients, and lead cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, excellent communication skills, and project management experience. Opportunities for career advancement, flexible working, and wellness benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of ownership and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the technical solution in system delivery projects.
• Plan and ensure smooth execution of all technical activities.
• Lead a cross-functional team to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Proactive and results-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Experience in project management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA-systems

Network Manager

Job description

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job ID: R0098614
Date Posted: 2025-08-06
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

The Opportunity We are doing something unique in the energy industry – our technology enables larger amounts of electricity to reach customers with minimal environmental impact. As pioneers and market leaders, we deliver cutting‑edge technology to customers all over the world. Are you a driven team player with the ambition to grow through new challenges? Then this could be the right opportunity for you. Take the chance to become our Technical Lead Engineer and join a strong team of experts within Grid Automation Systems, based in Västerås.

You will be part of Network Control, which provides leading network control systems for managing planned and unplanned outages, generation, transmission, and distribution systems, SCADA and process control solutions, as well as tools for commercial energy management. Our solutions meet the most critical needs of power and energy utilities. You will work as a project Lead Engineer, in project deliveries of Network Manager. Network Manager is Hitachi Energy’s SCADA/EMS/GMS system.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall technical solution in complex system delivery projects
• Plan and follow up on all technical activities to ensure smooth execution
• Lead and motivate a cross‑functional project team to deliver high‑quality results
• Collaborate directly with national and/or international customers to define and agree on system design
• Coordinate onboarding of team members and clarify technical project requirements
• Oversee and coordinate key project phases such as factory testing, installation, and final system verification
• Ensure that all technical work complies with cybersecurity standards and ethical guidelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our products and project processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Proactive and results‑oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• A collaborative team player with a positive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex ideas
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience in project management, SCADA‑systems and/or Network Manager is considered meritorious

Benefits

• 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

Contact

Recruiting manager Lovisa Håkansson, [e-mail]
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone].
All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Kevin Galloway, [e-mail]

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