Team Manager Electrical Design, HVDC

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The opportunity

We are looking for an engaged, people-focused and technically curious Manager for a Valve Electrical Design team within HVDC in Sweden.

In this role, you will lead a team of 19 engineers responsible for electrical design of Optical current transformers (OCT) and related equipment used in HVDC and SVC applications. You will play an important part in shaping both the technical delivery and the team’s long-term development.

In this role you are part of a global organization where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are key. The Valve Electrical Design organization currently includes colleagues across Sweden, India, and China, and we are in an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

As a Team Manager, you will be part of management team and you report to Head of Valve Electrical Design.

The team base is in Ludvika where we have our labaratories and factory.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead, support, and develop a team of engineers
• Create a positive, inclusive and high-performing team environment
• Guide the team in delivering high-quality design solutions on time
• Support our journey transforming us into a product delivery organization.
• Help translate strategy and goals into clear and actionable work for the team
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions in a global organization
• Contribute to building future capabilities and ways of working within the team
• Take an active role in the management team, contributing to a broader perspective

Your background

We believe you could be a great fit if you:

• Have an engineering background (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) or equivalent experience
• Bring experience from electrical design, product development, or similar technical areas
• Have experience leading teams, projects, or technical initiatives.
• Are interested in supporting and developing people, and enjoy teamwork and collaboration
• Are structured and able to create clarity, helping your team prioritize and succeed
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working with different stakeholders
• Are fluent in English; Swedish is a plus

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

Additional information 

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! Welcome to apply for this 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 Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) has a very exciting journey ahead being one of the leaders in the green energy transition with our state-of-the-art technology. We are foreseeing a remarkable market growth the coming years.

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