Location:
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job ID:
R0139545
Date Posted:
2026-08-21
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
Right now, a big transformation of electric power grids is occurring around the globe. This is due to decarbonization of generation, and electrification of transportation and industry. It has resulted in a big increase in demand for power grid infrastructure and the need for R&D work on high-voltage products and systems where we are challenging the boundaries of possibility for the next generation of offerings.
For our research center in Västerås, Sweden we are now looking for aPhysicist to work with electrical insulation technology in our High-Voltage (HV) Physics team You will join our team to develop future generations of HV products and systems, with access to advanced laboratory facilities and simulation software.
If you have scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion, then we are looking forward to your application. Through your projects you will become part of company-wide research community that will shape and help you to develop your career
How you will make an impact
Develop and validate HV insulation technologies for the next generation of HV devices and systems so that they can be integrated into the power systems of the future
Work together with our partners in the global business units to generate and develop ideas and propose innovative projects with sound business motivation
Lead research projects with participants from throughout our global research community, with structured and target-oriented working styles
Develop physical understanding and carry out modelling of insulation systems using e.g. finite-element, electromagnetic or advanced multi-physics simulations
Participate in, plan or lead experimental work or in the high-voltage laboratory and carry out advanced data analysis
Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other external partners when needed
Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, publications and patents.
Your background
You have a background in physics and/or electrotechnology. You hold a PhD. or you hold an MSc combined with relevant working experience.
You have the ability and interest to work as a technical project leader coordinating the activities of colleagues globally
You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others in teams with multiple competence to achieve great results
You have good communication skills and are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
It is a bonus if you also have working experience with Multiphysics simulations,laboratory work and/or design of high voltage apparatus/equipment and their function and integration in electrical transmission and distribution networks.
What we offer
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!
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