Global Product Specialist

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0143234

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and creating solutions that enable energy transition? We are looking for a Global Product Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting and developing our HVDC Transformer product portfolio. Acting as a technical expert within your product area, you will bridge the gap between customer needs, market opportunities, and innovative technology solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical knowledge, collaboration, and strategic thinking in a global environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Act as a technical expert and key point of contact for assigned HVDC transformer products and solutions.
• Support business development, sales activities, and customer discussions with product expertise
• Drive product improvements and lifecycle management activities based on market demands and customer feedback.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, engineering, operations, and service teams to ensure successful product development and implementation.
• Support strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening and expanding the global HVDC transformer portfolio.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies

Your background

• You hold a university degree in engineering or similar
• Proven experience in R&D, product development or similar
• The ability to analyze complex technical challenges
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

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. ​

Recruiting Manager Erik Wedin, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, [email protected].

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

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.