Process Owner within Factory System Test

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0088712

Date Posted:

2026-05-29

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Do you want to help shape the future ways of working in a global organization? As a Process Owner within Factory System Test (FST) at Hitachi Energy, you will have a unique opportunity to drive real change and make a lasting impact on how we operate worldwide.

Within Grid Integration – Power Quality, we develop solutions that strengthen power systems and enable the energy transition. Our Global Center of Competence for Factory System Test (FST) brings together expertise from around the world, driven by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, your ideas and contributions will have real global impact.

As a Process Owner within FST, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient, scalable, and standardized ways of working globally. You will collaborate closely with both global and regional teams to develop and implement processes that meet both current and future business needs. This role combines operational improvement work with strategic development, where you will act as a driving force in turning initiatives into tangible results.

At Hitachi Energy, you will find more than just a job—you will find an opportunity to grow, influence, and be part of something bigger; the opportunity to shape and influence future ways of working but also dynamic and forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and development!

How you'll make an impact

• Define, develop, and implement global ways of working for the new FST organization
• Drive and support ongoing and decided improvement initiatives
• Ensure processes and routines are clear, effective, and aligned globally

• Support introductions of new offerings and solutions, leveraging the Scale2Potential framework
• Adapt processes and routines to meet evolving business needs, including enhancing cybersecurity maturity
• Update ways of working in line with the introduction of new test equipment and methodologies
• Support global training initiatives and facilitate knowledge transfer to Regional Centers of Competence (RCoCs)

This role offers a dynamic mix of hands-on improvement work and long-term strategic development—giving you the chance to truly influence the future of FST. We are interested in learning more about you and your potential, don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t fulfill all requirements.

Your background

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field
• You are driven by continuous improvement and thrive in a structured, global, and collaborative environment.
• Experience working as an engineer in a relevant technical domain, Process Owner or in a similar role
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement within global organizations
• Strong ability to drive change across organizational and geographical boundaries
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

As a person, you are:

• Structured and analytical with a strong improvement mindset
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• A collaborative team player who builds strong global relationships
• A clear and confident communicator

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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey! 

Recruiting Manager Andrea Axelsen, andreas.axelsen@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjorer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52, 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 Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

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