
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika
The opportunity As a Product Owner for Automation and Communication, you will secure the overall portfolio of the automation and communication products and solu...
The opportunity
As a Product Owner for Automation and Communication, you will secure the overall portfolio of the automation and communication products and solutions. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Automation and Communication Roadmap
The responsible areas are SCADA/Network/Cyber, interfaces to 3rd party equipment (Aux automation), AC P&C functions, Telecom and electrical design. The Product Owner also support and coordinates with the R&D organization. You will guide our strategic partners that work with our customers to understand their needs and specifications and convert that into innovative and cost-efficient technical solutions well integrated with the overall system.
The outcome of the portfolio will be an integrated part of the overall Automation and Communication offering and deliveries within the complete HVDC delivery. Since this posing high demands on you, your leadership and your team’s ability to collaborate and interface with many colleagues across our organization will be essential.
How you’ll make an impact
Take responsibility for our product portfolio
Drive the technical concepts with the TSO/TR
Have responsibility for the Product Owner organization
Being the department representative in Product owner meetings
Your background
Good management skills
Knowledge of the automation and Communication products
Strategy mindset
Good collaboration skills to bridge different departments
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 about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Stefan E. Johansson, stefan.e.johansson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com
The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We deliver solutions that power homes, industries, and critical infrastructure worldwide - enabling the transition to a carbon‑neutral future. Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. The MACH (Modular Advanced Control for HVDC and SVC) platform is our state‑of‑the‑art control and protection system used in HVDC, STATCOM, and other power‑electronic solutions. MACH enables the reliable, flexible, and modern energy systems that the future demands. We are now seeking a MACH Product Specialist to join our MACH Product Management team, with a dedicated focus on product management activities related to Valve Control and Valve Electronics. This is a unique opportunity to influence a world‑leading platform shaping the future of global power grids. How You Will Make an Impact Gather, define, and communicate market requirements for your product area Ensure alignment with market needs, regulations, and internal stakeholders Manage the product portfolio, including strategy, roadmaps, and life‑cycle activities Drive continuous portfolio optimization and propose new product initiatives Govern product change requests and evaluate impacts Provide product‑area input to the long‑term MACH portfolio strategy Align development priorities across the MACH Product Management team and design organizations Participate in project steering groups and support ongoing R&D projects Your Background Required Skills and Experience Degree in engineering (e.g., electrical/electronics, physics engineering, mechanics) Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development of embedded electronics Experience in project management and cross‑functional collaboration Proven experience working in international, geographically distributed teams Strong communication skills; fluency in English required, Swedish is an advantage Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at different levels Comfortable interacting with customers, with technical or commercial experience Able to thrive in a dynamic environment and structure your own work effectively Meritorious Skills MBA or equivalent business education Background in power transmission or distribution Experience in control & protection systems What We Offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy—both in Sweden and globally A mentor during your onboarding Trainings and development opportunities A diverse workplace with colleagues from more than 70 nationalities Supplementary parental leave compensation Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks More About Us We review applications on an ongoing basis, so please don’t wait to apply. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet all requirements—apply anyway! We value potential and learning ability Recruiting Manager Bhagwat Gahane, bhagwat.gahane@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com
Do you want to take responsibility for leading testing activities and ensuring high quality in the systems of the future? Here you’ll get the chance to combine your leadership with your technical expertise in an environment characterized by collaboration and development. About the role As a Test Manager, you will be responsible for developing test strategies and leading the planning and execution of testing activities. You will work actively with quality assurance and quality control to ensure that solutions meet both internal and external requirements. The role also includes team leadership, where you support and coordinate the work to achieve common goals. You will ensure that the work complies with applicable standards and regulations, while living up to the company’s core values of safety and integrity – meaning that you take responsibility for your actions and show care for both colleagues and the business. You are offered The opportunity to work with varied and stimulating assignments Great opportunities for skills development and internal career paths We are looking for Someone who has experience in developing test strategies Someone who has the ability to plan and carry out testing activities Someone who has experience in quality control and quality assurance Someone who has experience in team leadership and coordination Someone who possesses strong communication skills, especially in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders Someone who has excellent English skills, both spoken and written Has leadership ability – you have experience leading others, for example as a project manager or in another leadership role – this should be clearly stated in your application It is a plus if you have A bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), preferably withing electrical or power system engineering Knowledge of software tools and programming languages within control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written To succeed in the role, your personal skills are: Goal oriented Responsible Intellectually curious Our recruitment process This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.
Digital Technology Lead Are you passionate about enabling teams to deliver high quality digital solutions — and equally excited about bringing modern digital systems into environments that still rely on paper? In this role, you will lead the transition from analog to digital ways of working in production, while coaching development teams to deliver predictably, sustainably, and with strong technical excellence. You will be the bridge between engineering, operations and business needs, ensuring that digital tools, structures and data governance create real impact. How you’ll make a difference Lead the introduction and structuring of digital systems in production and administration, replacing paper-based processes with scalable and sustainable digital solutions. Coach developers in a DevOps-aligned Scrum environment, strengthening technical practices and team-wide ownership. Improve estimation accuracy, workflow efficiency, WIP management, and overall delivery predictability. Ensure digital governance, data structure, and engineering practices support long-term quality, automation, and operational reliability. Use boards and visual workflows to highlight dependencies, risks, bottlenecks, and flow performance for continuous improvement. Guide teams in delivering features with proper logging, monitoring, security, error handling, and release readiness built in. Your background Experience implementing digital systems in complex environments and understanding the challenges of shifting from analog to digital processes. Strong background in Scrum or Kanban, with a proven ability to improve team delivery flow and technical alignment. Skilled in breaking down, refining, and prioritizing work in tools such as Azure Boards, Jira, or GitHub Projects. Ability to define and maintain workflows, DoR/DoD, technical tasks, enablers, spikes, and architectural work. Comfortable collaborating across development, QA, DevOps/platform teams, and business stakeholders. Knowledge of digital governance, data structure, lifecycle considerations, and quality aspects essential to modern DevOps delivery. Mandatory to be fluent in Swedish and English, both written and verbally. 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 about us Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you! Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply today. Recruiting manager Lotta Nedar lotta.nedar@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387048. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou johanna.davidsson-drakou@hitachienergy.com .