Breaker Application Specialist

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0129360

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you passionate about engineering and problem-solving? Do you have as a goal to become a technical expert? This is an opportunity to be an important part of making our technical knowledge accessible for the organization, hence you will have close collaboration with our technology department.

We’re seeking a Breaker Application Specialist to join our Technical Application team. In this role, you’ll provide technical guidance for our sales, projects, and design teams. You will join the design department at HV Breakers who work with products from 52 to 1200 kV.  We currently have 350 employees and are growing to meet market demands. One key area is our eco-friendly product, EconiQ. We are a fast-paced company that encourages you to take the initiative and be innovative.

“At Breakers, our people and the teams are the key to our success! We´re looking for a team player that can contribute with both technical expertise and great collaboration skills. If you’re ready to work together, share ideas, and achieve common goals, we want to hear from you!” – Sara Lingegård, Project Engineering Manager at HV Breakers

How you´ll make an impact

• You will collaborate with other departments to find the most suitable product for the application and propose product improvements to make the product even better for the customer.
• Writing detailed technical reports for customer orders, reviewing technical data, and analysing reports and drawings.
• The technical discussions will take you to customers around the world to find out the best solutions for their applications.
• Participation in international technical committees can be a part of the job if you want to share your valuable experiences with customers and competitors for a better world.
• You will collaborate with our global technical community to build and increase our technical knowledge and expertise; you do this by leading courses and training externally and internally.

Your background 

• You have a degree in Electrical power engineering and/or relevant work experience with High Voltage (52-1200 kV) breakers.
• You have a strong technical interest.
• You are a team player with good communication skills.
• You anticipate needs and take responsibility for problem-solving.
• You maintain good structure and can handle prioritization between tasks.
• Proficient knowledge in English. Swedish is considered a plus.  
  
  

More About Us​

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. ​

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:  ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​

• Group life insurance and additional insurances. ​

• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​

• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​

• Health care and wellness allowance ​

• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​

• Psychological support program ​

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development  ​

• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. ​

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. ​

Please note that we are recruiting for multiple positions.

Recruiting manager Alexander Tengzelius, [email protected] will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position.

All the other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica [email protected]

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17;  Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. 

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.