Engineering Manager - Grid Automation Service

The opportunity  
Are you a service‑minded leader who leads by example and is motivated by developing people and business through new challenges? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you 
 
Hitachi Energy is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Grid Automation Service unit in Sweden. You will be based in Västerås and lead a team of experienced engineers specialized in Substation Automation Systems and Grid Automation Systems, playing a key role in service excellence and business growth. 

Grid Automation Service at Hitachi Energy in Västerås provides system solutions for protection and control of power grids to customers within the transmission, distribution, power generation, wind, railway, and manufacturing industry segments. The unit’s system solutions are based on our products within the Relion® relay and control family, as well as substation and remote control solutions using MicroSCADA and RTUs. 

How you’ll make an impact  

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of experienced Engineers within Grid Automation Service 

• Oversee day‑to‑day service operations, project execution, and resource planning 

• Ensure timely delivery and high quality of service projects and service sales 

• Drive and implement service strategy, performance standards, and continuous improvements 

• Build strong relationships with customers, sales, and internal stakeholders while monitoring market trends and competitor activities 

Your Background 

• Senior experience within substations, relay protection, RTU, and/or MicroSCADA applications  

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in project environments within engineering or technical roles  

• Strong technical expertise combined with commercial awareness  

• Engineering degree at Bachelor level or equivalent relevant work experience 

• Very good knowledge of Swedish (mandatory) and good skills in English, both spoken and written 

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 

Our leaders are the engine for bringing the inclusion and diversity of thought to life and we need you who want to be a part of our journey! We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!  

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! 

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107- 38 13 45; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, [email protected].