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R&D Engineer for Testing and Validation

Hitachi


Job Location:

Ludvika - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Ludvika Dalarna County Sweden

Job ID:

R0135201

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity


We are seeking a new R&D Engineer for Testing and Validation within our Environmental Verification team at Hitachi Energy in Ludvika.

The Environmental Verification team is part of IVRS (Integration Verification Release and Support) within GI MACH. IVRS is responsible for integration verification release and support activities ensuring that MACH products and solutions meet defined requirements and are released with the right quality. The Environmental Verification function is responsible for environmental verification and qualification testing of MACH hardware products including pre-compliance pre-type and type testing activities.

We play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable international standards and regulatory requirements while supporting product qualification and release readiness. Our products range from embedded control and protection devices to advanced control systems and power electronics used in Power Transmission and Power Quality solutions such as HVDC SVC and STATCOM.

You will work in a highly technical and collaborative environment contributing to the reliability and quality of critical energy infrastructure while working closely with development teams project management and laboratories.

How youll make an impact

  • Plan prepare and execute environmental verification activities including EMC climatic safety and mechanical testing.

  • Develop test specifications test procedures verification plans and test reports for hardware products.

  • Build supervise and troubleshoot laboratory test setups using test equipment and instrumentation.

  • Verify product compliance with applicable international standards regulations and internal requirements.

  • Analyze test results identify deviations and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with design engineers project teams suppliers and external laboratories throughout the product development lifecycle.

  • Support product qualification activities type testing release milestones and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Drive assigned verification activities from planning through execution reporting and follow-up.

Your Background

  • . Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Several years of experience in testing verification validation product qualification or laboratory-based engineering work.

  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: EMC climatic safety mechanical testing industrial electronics embedded systems control and protection systems or power electronics.

  • Knowledge of international standards and structured engineering processes preferably within areas such as IEC 60255 IEC 61000 IEC 60068 product compliance certification or type testing.

  • Experience with laboratory instrumentation electrical measurements test automation data acquisition or engineering tools such as Python LabVIEW MATLAB or similar.

  • Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to manage technical details while maintaining a broader system perspective in a global and collaborative environment.

What we offer

  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
  • Various training 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 a new exciting challenge Does the above description sound like you Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so dont delay apply today!

Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist 46-;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 Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history education criminal records and other relevant information in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history reviews (where legally permissible) sanctions screening or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Candidates will be notified and where required asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.


Required Experience:

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