Product Design Engineering Team Leader

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0122583

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you a driven people’s manager that wants to work with the best team in the world? At Transformer Components in Ludvika, we develop, sell and produce bushings and tap-changers that are key components in the transition to green energy. If you want to lead a diverse team supporting the daily operations in our factory, then apply for the role of Engineering Team Leader for Bushings. - Niklas Gustavsson, Factory Engineering Manage

How you will make an impact

·         You will be leading a team of 10-15 engineers in our high voltage bushing factory, focusing on supporting the daily operations (tendering, quality, production, supply chain etc.).

·         You are responsible for competence planning and execution, which includes coaching your team to continuously improve business performance. You will also oversee resource planning.

·         Provide insight and develop priorities for engineering tasks, while ensuring that quality and delivery goals are met.

·         Set priority of tasks and ensure that our complex products meet set quality standards and legal requirements.

·         You will be reporting to the bushing engineering manager, and together establish engineering standards, support continuous improvement activities and manage budgetary controls. You will also be engaged in creating the development of an engineering strategy that is in line with the organization’s vision.

Your background 

·         University degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

·         Previous experience from Engineering or R&D 

·         Knowledge in transformers or transformer components is preferred.

·         Some years of managerial experience is a merit.

·         You are skilled at managing different types of people, able to coach as well as motivate and inspire others

·         Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

What we offer

·         Collective agreement

·         Flexible working hours

·         Health care and wellness allowance

·         Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

·         Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase

·         Various training 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

 

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist +46-107,383,152;  Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com

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