Global Product Specialist – Power Electronics Platform

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0121205

Date Posted:

2026-04-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Global Product Specialist – Power Electronics Platform

The opportunity

We are seeking a Global Product Specialist – Power Electronics Platform for Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service (GPQSS) to join our GPQSS Product Management team, with a dedicated focus on product management of the power electronics Operational Technology (OT) stack of GPQSS solutions. The OT consists of control hardware, control firmware, HMI, application software, design tools, and simulation models, among others.

As part of a Global Product Management team, you will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of the OT layers to ensure the proper functioning of the power electronics OT stack, driving secure integration of modules, tools, applications and models, as well as the interoperability of all the components.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic product decisions related to the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Manage the Power Electronics OT Stack and provide guidance to mitigate the impact of components modifications, define interfaces and identify service needs, avoiding lifecycle management disruptions.
• Oversee lifecycle management topics, product introductions, phase-outs and portfolio optimization, and their impact on the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the technologies’ roadmaps, product plans and service requirements, and how they affect the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Support the Global Product Manager in creating business cases for solutions and services development projects as related to the Power Electronics OT Stack.
• Drive cross functional collaboration between the broader stakeholders such as discipline product engineers, global product specialists, system architects, product owners and product managers towards a one team spirit.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor or master’s in engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems, Power Electronics or Controls.
• 10+ years of experience in power systems in the field of power electronics, FACTS or HVDC, preferably in product management, although other experience relevant to the role might be considered as well.
• Leadership, people and change management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial hardware/software development and lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficient in business professional 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
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• 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 an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 (10) 7389148; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com.

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