
Nexer Tech Talent AB · Ludvika
Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable energy future? We are now looking for a Mechanical Plant Design Engineer to join an exciting HVDC project in a h...
Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable energy future? We are now looking for a Mechanical Plant Design Engineer to join an exciting HVDC project in a highly skilled and international team.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and developing mechanical solutions for HVDC power plants. You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality layouts and designs for various areas within the station, working in the NX CAD environment with Teamcenter as a supporting system.
In this role, you will create 3D models and 2D drawings for components and plant layouts, as well as develop station layouts and provide input to civil design. Your work will include designing steel structures, connectors, insulators, and related components, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and design guidelines. You will also provide technical support during installation and commissioning, prepare technical documentation and bills of materials, and collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support customer satisfaction, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in all aspects of your work.
Our client is located in Ludvika
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Nexer Tech Talent specialize in giving tech talents the ultimate start in their careers. For this role, you will be employed by Nexer Tech Talent but work at our client in Ludvika.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
A couple of years experience in a related field
Experience working in NX and Teamcenter
Strong communication skills and fluency in English
A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
Application
Does this sound like you? We are constantly screening resumes, therefore please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Tech Recruiter Kristofer Hedlund at Kristofer.Hedlund@nexergroup.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
About Nexer Tech Talent
Nexer Tech Talent is part of the Nexer Group – a tech company with deep roots in Swedish entrepreneurship and innovation. Together, we are over 2500 employees in 16 countries who, for more than 35 years, have helped our clients stay ahead strategically, technologically, and communicatively. Learn more about Nexer Tech Talent here.
Mechanical Engineer, HVDC Service The Opportunity We are now looking for a Mechanical Engineer for our HVDC Service in Ludvika. We help our customers to increase their profits and to contribute to a more sustainable future. By improving and ensuring the operation of our customers' existing systems and by replacing all, or parts, of the control and HVDC equipment we make this happen. Technology and Engineering within HVDC Service, need you who can take the Plants mechanical technical challenge for our deliveries – find the successful solution to all the way from capture teams via quotation and project delivery to customer taking over. You will face an exciting challenge with Plant mechanical design aspects within a growing market. How You’ll make an impact • You will have exciting and varied work where you will have contact with both customers and suppliers. Work with global organizations within HVDC Service and have development opportunities within the Plants electromechanical design areas of calculation and design, as a project engineer. • In this role, you will work with detailed design, large assemblies, creating drawings and technical documentation, as well as calculations for existing HVDC converter station. • You will also oversee problem solving, have technical discussions with clients and suppliers to find suitable solution for refurbishment on existing converter stations. Your responsibilities • To succeed in the role, you have a mechanical engineering degree or similar. In addition, you have good knowledge of NX and 3D-CAD, are good interest in technical solutions within electromechanical design. • Site survey, 3D scans the station and uses this information for design work. • Participate or support site installation. • Moreover, it is a merit if you have worked in global environment and manufacturing industry and/or have been a consultant in mechanical engineering. You are familiar with working with tools like CAD and FEM. • Please note that it is an important requirement to have excellent skills in Swedish and English, written and spoken alike. 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 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role 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! More information: Recruiting Manager Anny Wong, anny.wong@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com
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