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R&D Winding Technical Lead

We’re looking for an experienced Winding Program Technical Lead to lead the Winding Program within Power Transformers. You will manage and coordinate a portfolio of R&D projects focused in the winding technology spanning power transformers, HVDC converter transformers, and shunt reactors driving innovation, alignment, and execution across global teams.

 

How you’ll make an impact

  • Technology Lead in the Winding Program/Projects within Power Transformer.
  • Develop and drive technical implementations in windings coordinating and mentoring engineers in the execution.
  • Write technical standards involving winding design rules within TrafoStar concept.
  • Drive planning, prioritization, budgeting, and resource alignment.
  • Manage risks, dependencies, and program milestones.
  • Build strong collaboration with global R&D centers, transformers factories, insulation kit centers, universities, and partners.
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation culture.
     

Your background

  • Degree in engineering, project/program management or PMI certificate (PMP).
  • 5+ years experience in winding engineering power transformers, HVDC converter transformers, and shunt reactors.
  • Solid experience leading complex R&D projects or programs.
  • Strong understanding of product development & winding manufacturing.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
  • Fluent in English.

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 don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Leonardo Ramalho-Souza, leonardo.ramalho-souza@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist +46-107,383,152;  Unionen: Olle Ruzicka +46 107383144; Ledarna: Kennet Andersson +46 107-38 36 73. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com

Location Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden;
Bad Honnef, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany;
Chongqing, China;
Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain;
Lodz, Lodz, Poland;
Monselice, Padova, Italy;
Vadodara, Gujarat, India;
Varennes, Quebec, Canada
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-02-25
Reference number R0120503

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.