Senior Type Testing Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a **Senior Type Testing Engineer - HVDC Control & Protection** to join an expanding department focused on type testing and type approvals for electrical environments. Working within hardware design for automation systems and control cubicles based on the MACH real-time platform, the position extends beyond routine testing. Responsibilities include defining requirements according to international standards, preparing test plans, coordinating in-house and third-party facility tests, setting up testing, fault tracing, evaluating results, and reviewing final reports alongside global customers. The position offers flexible options including **hybrid work** by agreement with the line manager. Candidates must have a **Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field**—such as technical, electrical, or mechanical engineering—or equivalent work experience. Applicants need a minimum of 5–7 years of experience in type testing and type approval, alongside practical expertise with measurement tools, testing devices, and standards such as IEC and IEEE. Working knowledge of EMC, climatic tests, mechanical tests, and safety is required, as is fluency in English. Tested equipment experience in electrical hardware, Swedish proficiency, and background in international, cross-cultural environments are considered merits.
In this role you will be part of a new expanding department that will focus on type testing and type approvals within HVDC for Electrical Environment. We are part of Control & Protection for hardware design. We are designing the automation system layout with placement of circuit boards and cable channeling and more, at our sites. Our cubicles have control cabinet layout, consisting of hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control and calculations. Our system also includes user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools and IT infrastructure and IT security. For this we utilize our in-house developed real-time platform MACH to meet the power industry’s standards.
In this position you will have a bigger scope than the actual testing. You will be part of requirements, standards, test setups, evaluating test results and be included in the actual testing. We offer an exciting and stimulating work environment in a growing business where you will be part of delivering technologies in world class. Now we need to strengthen our team with senior engineers with focus on type testing. We value your experience and your potential to develop and would like to get to know you.
How you’ll make an impact
- Arrange type testing for cubicles by using third party test institutions but could also be in-house testing.
- Ensure that test plans have the relevant content in alignment with the business need.
- Be involved in the test setup and interact with the testing, such as fault tracing.
- Review test reports.
- Be part of developing the requirements according to international standards, customer needs and internal needs.
- Working with international customers.
- Contribute to process implementation for type testing.
Your background
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience from type testing and type approval. It is highly valued if you have tested equipment based on requirements and standards, especially within electrical hardware.
- Experience of working with standards and requirements in business environment, such as IEC and IEEE.
- Knowledge within EMC, climatic tests, mechanical tests and safety.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field such as technical, electrical or mechanical or equivalent work experience.
- Experience of using measurement devices and testing tools.
- You are a natural problem solver who enjoys meeting new challenges with a strong ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical challenges.
- Excellent communication and networking skills, with a collaborative mindset. As you will be part of a company that operates on the global arena, it is important that you are fluent in English. Swedish is a merit.
- It’s a merit if you are used to working globally with people from different cultures and countries.
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.
Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! This role might be subject to a background check.
Recruiting Manager, Andreas Linderstrand, andreas.linderstrand@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer, Karolina Czechowski, +46 730-73 41 15; Unionen, Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94; Ledarna, Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12.
All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com