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Product & system test engineer

The opportunity 

Come and join us with your knowledge and experience within verification & validation. This is a great opportunity to join the verification and validation team in a global R&D environment with extensive knowledge and experience in product development and verification & validation.

The test team is performing testing of products used for protection & control of future digital substation solutions that will revolutionize the energy power grid. In this role you will be part of product development as well as maintenance of released products, and within the R&D environment collaborating with other technical expertise in hardware, software and product development.

This position located in Västerås, Sweden.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Perform product & system testing making sure that the products are meeting the requirements
  • Requirement analysis, development of test specifications, execution of test and reporting of test results.
  • Work both with manual as well as automated testing and automation of test cases.
  • Configuration of the product and system before tests according to specifications and substation automation standards
  • Troubleshooting and resolution of bugs collaborating with other technical expertise in the development teams
  • Be part of the continuous improvement process within verification & validation area.

Your background

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or similar field
  • Over 3 years of practical work with verification & validation as test or development engineer
  • Experience of embedded real time systems, communication protocols and systems
  • Knowledge about substation automation and standards in the field e.g. IEC 61850 etc is a plus
  • Experience in the substation automation field with protection IED’s and/or system is highly meritorious
  • Systematic and accurate way of working with tests
  • Acts to improve ways of working.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory, Swedish is meritorious.

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 for a new exciting 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 Johan Svensson, johan.o.svensson@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107- 38 13 45 Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12 IF Metall: Andreas Nerpin, +46 107-38 00 05. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com 

Location Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-02-10
Reference number R0117609

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.