Field Service Engineer

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0087664

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity
 

In this role you will be part of "Global Center of Competence Power Quality” (former FACTS), a business unit within Hitachi Energy. FACTS technology enables power systems owners to increase their existing power systems' capacity while improving electrical stability. The result is that more electrical power can reach consumers with minimal environmental impact after shorter project times and at lower investment costs.

This pioneering technology is developed at the Power Quality unit in Västerås and sold to customers worldwide.

Our unit in Västerås, currently has a vacancy for a travelling Service Engineer, at our GCoC Service department. If you have the necessary drive and results focus, we can offer a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry.

“With the right drive and results focus, our organization provides an invigorating and dynamic environment on a global scale. Join us at the forefront of the industry, where innovation thrives, and impactful work awaits.”   - Hiring Manager Sofia Normark

How you’ll make an impact

• Working with preventive as well as corrective maintenance of our globally installed base including all parts of a application from computer-based control system and high voltage equipment like transformers, thyristor valves, reactors and capacitors.
• Focusing on areas including maintenance, fault tracing and lifecycle management to support our customers’ plants during the lifetime.
• Working in challenging service-, update- and upgrade projects with advanced power and electrical systems, this could include commissioning activities.
• Working with high quality deliveries and cost-effective engineering solutions technology.
• Each project and task have specific requirements regarding functionality and to achieve this, you will need to have frequent contact with other engineering groups, project managers, local Hitachi Energy’s offices, suppliers and our customers
• Ability to travel at least 40% of your work time, always representing Hitachi Energy the best possible way
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• You hold a BSc in Engineering, with a specialisation in electrical power engineering or similar
• At least 5 years of experience from field service positions working with maintenance or commissioning of electrical power plants, including control systems and/or protection systems. Good knowledge of working with electrical hazards is a must.
• A driven, teamwork-orientated achiever, used to communicate with stakeholders including customers in a professional way.
• An outgoing personality is a must, as this job entails a great deal of customer contacts and close cooperation with colleagues and suppliers
• Fluency in English – both written and spoken
• Due to the travel requirements associated with the role, holding an EU passport is considered an advantage

What we offer

• 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

More about us
 

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

Recruiting Manager Sofia Normark, sofia.normark@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Nawzad Rashid +46 107 38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com

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