System Architect Power Quality and Grid Solutions
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a **System Architect Power Quality and Grid Solutions** to define and govern the architecture, standards, and technology foundations for industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) platforms. In this technical authority role, you will lead the end-to-end development of architectures for complex industrial environments, integrating automation, cybersecurity, system integration, edge infrastructure, and communication networks from concept to modernization. The position entails establishing technology roadmaps, driving the convergence of OT, IT, and digital engineering platforms—including digital twins and simulation—and establishing observability, diagnostic, and lifecycle requirements across global teams. Hitachi Energy offers **hybrid work** possibilities by agreement with the line manager. To qualify, candidates must hold a **master’s degree or PhD** in Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field. Extensive professional experience in industrial control systems, automation, power systems, or mission-critical industrial environments is required, alongside a proven track record in architecting software, hardware, networks, and cybersecurity. Applicants must demonstrate deep technical knowledge in ICS, SCADA, HMI, PLC, DCS, or Protection & Control Systems, hands-on experience with system commissioning and integration, and proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and architecture governance across global organizations.
The opportunity
We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious system architect to define and govern the architecture, principles, methods, and technology foundations for industrial control systems, operational technology, digital solutions, and service-oriented lifecycle capabilities.
As our System Architect, you will lead the development of end-to-end control system and OT architectures for complex industrial environments. You will ensure that automation, cybersecurity, system integration, reliability, and operational readiness are built into the solution from day one, while providing technical leadership throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and deployment to operation and modernization.
How you’ll make an impact
- Define and govern the architecture, standards, and governance model for industrial control systems and OT platforms.
- Establish architecture principles for automation systems, protection functions, HMI/SCADA, communication networks, edge infrastructure, and system integrations.
- Own technology roadmaps, lifecycle requirements, upgrade strategies, modernization initiatives, and release readiness for OT solutions.
- Ensure architectural alignment throughout the full lifecycle, from engineering and commissioning to operations, maintenance, upgrades, and end-of-life transitions.
- Drive the integration of digital engineering, OT, and IT platforms, enabling simulation, deployment, condition monitoring, analytics, and digital twin capabilities.
- Define observability and serviceability requirements, including monitoring, diagnostics, logging, alarms, fault isolation, and operational analytics.
- Integrate cybersecurity, safety, reliability, resilience, and compliance requirements into system and network architectures while supporting risk assessments and architecture reviews.
- Act as the technical authority for control systems and OT architecture, collaborating across disciplines and promoting lifecycle engineering and security-by-design practices.
Your background
- PhD or Master’s degree in Control Systems, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in industrial control systems, automation, power systems, or other mission-critical industrial environments.
- Proven track record in defining and governing control system and OT architectures, covering software, hardware, networks, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management.
- Strong hands-on experience with automation platforms, system integration, commissioning, operational support, and OT/IT integration.
- Deep technical expertise in ICS, SCADA, HMI, PLC, DCS, Protection & Control Systems, and systems engineering principles.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity, resilient system design, diagnostics, digital twins, simulation technologies, and operational readiness.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams, technical governance activities, and architecture-driven decision-making.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with a systems-thinking mindset and proven ability to drive innovation, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across global organizations.
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.
Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com
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