Mechanical Engineer
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a **Mechanical Engineer** to join its Local Product Support team for Live Tank Breakers. The position focuses on providing hands-on engineering expertise, handling product care, and delivering technical solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include conducting practical troubleshooting, investigations, and testing for complex technical issues, driving product enhancements to boost robustness and manufacturability, and maintaining drawings and documentation such as test instructions and procedures. The role collaborates closely with factory staff, R&D, global product support, suppliers, and customers, and offers **hybrid work** possibilities by agreement with the line manager. Candidates must hold a **degree in mechanical engineering** or possess equivalent experience, alongside practical, hands-on mechanical work experience. Proficiency in CAD tools such as CREO or similar 3D software is required to produce clear technical documentation. Applicants must have English proficiency and basic Swedish, as well as strong communication skills suitable for cross-functional and international environments. Knowledge of high-voltage equipment is considered an advantage.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and skilled 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.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Recruiting manager Alexander Tengzelius, alexander.tengzelius@hitachienergy.com will be happy to
answer your questions regarding this position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica, antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17, Unionen: Michael Fosselius +46 107 38 46 19, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043.