Product Specialist

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID:

R0122728

Date Posted:

2026-08-21

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are now looking for a Product Specialist to join Hitachi Energy’s Transformers business in Vaasa, Finland. In this role, you will be responsible for the project-specific engineering and electrical design of special transformers and reactors. You will be part of the tender and order delivery process of the most complex and demanding transformer and reactor designs that the industry has to offer. This is a great opportunity for personal development. We offer training and support based on your experience to help you succeed in this position.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Deliver economical, electrically and mechanically sound, and optimized electrical design of transformers and reactors.

• Provide electrical designs for tenders and final electrical designs for production.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering combined with relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering, manufacturing, and materials technology.
• Able to work systematically and remain calm under pressure.
• Curious, proactive, and self-driven, with the confidence to take initiative and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Capable of working both independently and as an active contributor to a team.
• Excellent communication skills in both Finnish and English, written and spoken; additional language skills are considered an asset.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering and electromagnetic simulation tools is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.

More about us

Interested in this opportunity? Submit your application by 20 September 2026. We review applications continuously and can begin interviews during the application period. The position may be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact the recruiting manager, Ilkka Dits, [email protected]

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