Repair & Maintenance Engineer Experienced Professional

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0089580

Date Posted:

2025-11-21

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The High-Power Laboratory is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 as an independent testing station and is a member of SATS Certification and STL (Short-circuit Testing Liaison) and we are one of the few unique High-Power Laboratories in the world. The Laboratory is a large test facility for high voltage products with a variety of non-routine electrical and mechanical test procedures. Its main purpose is to perform high quality testing, both in the development of new products, and in certification of the products for the global market. The clients to the Lab come from both Hitachi global organization and external Hitachi companies.

Being a part of the Maintenance Team at the High-Power Laboratory is an important and interesting challenge and a key role to keep the Laboratory operation at the forefront.

The team, that consists of approx. 5 persons, handles the maintenance support of the full Laboratory plant. The maintenance was insourced 1 Jan 2025 and is currently in a development stage with new system etc.  Responsibilities also in new projects and installations, as well as decommissioning of old equipment. The Laboratory have a large electrical installation, rotating machines, pressurized gas facilities and other various systems in the approximately

15.000 m2 large area.

We are very interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute to, so we encourage you to apply even if not all requirements are met. Being part of the new maintenance organization in our unique environment, with systems and machines, is where your experience and personality will be the final piece.
 

How you´ll make an impact

• Drive a planned maintenance within the Laboratory, serving our labs and clients in the best way possible.
• Understand and support the need from the Laboratory units, then drive the actions that need to be taken.
• Work with and develop our maintenance process.
• Support projects and the testing Labs with resources.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the overall development of the Laboratory.

Your background

• Technical competence with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent acquired competence.
• Fluent Swedish language is a priority; good English is needed. Other languages are positive.
• Electrical competence is very appreciated, electrical installation competence would be very meritorious.
• Experience of successfully driving team culture and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, preferably within an advanced workshop/production unit.
• Familiarity with production engineering, R&D, and or, Design is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, being flexible, but not lose focus.
• Good communication, presentation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
   

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

Recruiting manager Fredrik Forman, fredrik.forsman@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson +46 107 382 517; Unionen: Michael Fosselius +46 107 384 619; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Kevin Galloway, Kevin.galloway@hitachienergy.com.

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