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R&D Senior Hardware Developer

Hitachi Energy Sweden ABVästerås, SwedenFull-timeSalary not listed · Typical pay in SwedenPosted Oct 21, 2026Closes Apr 18, 2027
Job description

About the role

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01The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated R&D Hardware Developer to lead and oversee the development of class leading hardware solutions for protective relays. This role involves development within the full project lifecycle, from concept to delivery, ensuring products are developed and maintained to the highest quality standards, according to technical specifications and with competitive and innovative HW solutions.

02How you’ll make an impact

  • Technical lead in new hardware development projects out of internal requirements and specifications
  • Pro actively maintain and keep current products up to the latest standards
  • Closely cooperate with our suppliers and development parters
  • Actively work on defining the specifications for upcoming HW features.
  • Lead problem solving and root cause analysis activities
  • Support, as an expert, cross functional topics and represent the HW development team
  • Support HW Project leads in defining resource and time plans
  • Drive improvement activities to improve processes and best practices
  • Lead and mentor junior colleagues

03Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Design or another related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in applicable hardware development, including one or more of the following areas of expertise: analog and digital (hi-speed) design, PCB-A design and manufacturing, design for EMC/EMF, power supply design, design of measurement circuitry, design of embedded HW incl. FPGA.
  • Experienced in Agile and Waterfall methods and tools such as Jira, MS Project, and DevOps.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
  • Hands on experience from lab measurements and HW verification.
  • Detail‑driven problem solver
  • Previous experience from power transmission or distribution business is a plus

04What 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

05More 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!

Recruiting Manager Magnus Kolasa, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives, Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, ;  Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, . All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson,

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Updated Oct 26, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, Sweden
SEK 546,171 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · Sweden
78.4 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for Sweden (ICSC post adjustment 37.6), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

Work permit route
  • Work permit: Job offer with terms equal to Swedish collective agreements; new salary threshold
  • EU Blue Card: Degree and salary threshold
  • Job seeker permit for highly qualified: Advanced degree, up to 9 months

Official routes: Swedish Migration Agency

Freshness
Apply link answered

Answered at our last check on Oct 24, 2026.

Closes on Apr 18, 2027.

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