Job Description

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0055668

Date Posted:

2026-04-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity

Do you want to be part of a major transformation and help shape how product testing will be performed in a brand-new factory? We are now expanding our Operations in Västerås and entering a phase of significant volume growth. To meet future customer demand, we are building a completely new production setup, where outstanding quality will remain a key success factor.

Product testing is a critical part of securing final quality for our high-end electronic products, including Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and high-voltage equipment. As a Test Engineer, you will play a key role in defining, improving, and scaling our test processes – from today’s production to the new factory planned to be fully operational in 2028.

“This role gives you a unique opportunity to influence how we work with product testing in the future, combining hands-on responsibilities with long-term improvements.” – Anders Dackemyr, Hiring Manager

The position is based in Västerås, Sweden.

How you’ll make an impact

• Be responsible for all test equipment within Operations, including availability, electrical safety, maintenance, documentation, and work instructions.

• Support current production by understanding and improving existing test setups.

• Be a key contributor in defining how product testing will be designed and automated in the new factory.

• Drive improvements in test coverage and test efficiency, from idea to implementation.

• Take ownership of test equipment reliability, including preventive maintenance.

• Support feeder factories with test equipment–related topics.

Your background

• 3–5 years of experience within software or hardware development, testing, or similar technical roles.

• Experience with electrical testing.

• Strong technical understanding of electronic products.

• Self-driven with good problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in English; Swedish communication skills required.

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

More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new 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: Klas Koppari, +46 107-38 13 45; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.

All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Pär Lyckbring, par.lyckbring@hitachienergy.com

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