Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0052141

Date Posted:

2024-06-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current), that enable to transmit electricity over long distances and via submarine cables which provides billions to access electricity. As a Quality engineer, you will work in the R&D organization on projects critical to Hitachi Energy needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve.

The current technology has enabled the connection of renewable energy such as large offshore wind and remote solar generators to the grid and brings clean energy to large cities. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas to make the power grid greener and smarter as we continue to push the technology forward.

Our team is a part of Hitachi Technology and Solutions Development in Ludvika, Sweden, and is responsible for the development of semiconductor based HVDC and SVC converter valves. Our department has around 30 employees (increasing), focusing mainly on electrical and mechanical design, and works in close collaboration with the global HVDC organization.

Please find out more about our world leading technology at Hitachi Energy – Vi jobbar för en hållbar energiframtid för alla

General Information

As the energy transition is picking up speed around the globe, we go through an unprecedented period of growth. We want to ensure that quality remains at the core of what we do. You will be part of our product development team and your main responsibility will be to ensure we develop products of highest quality, shape our processes accordingly, and educate our people.

The role will allow you to get a broad network of contacts within Hitachi Energy's global organization and a good insight into how we work in different functions at Hitachi Energy. You will work in an inclusive environment with a team of competent, professional and friendly colleagues who will help you grow with the tasks.

Your experience from defining and driving product qualification and testing programs and activities will be a key in this role.

We offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further within Hitachi Energy.

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 responsibilities

• You will be responsible for creating quality plans, which outline testing, inspection and validation processes.
• Together with the team, you identify and assess potential risks to product quality. You lead design FMEA risk reviews and ensure that Product Special Characteristics are identified and put under variation control.
• You will support our Supply Quality teams to ensure that suppliers meet quality requirements, and that Product Special Characteristics are accounted for in supplier manufacturing process.
• You will engage in collaboration with our key suppliers to align our quality plans, and to ensure that risks identified during FMEA at our suppliers are properly reflected in our own FMEA.
• Together with our Manufacturing and Manufacturing Quality teams, you will ensure that the product meets manufacturing requirements, and that Product Special Characteristics are accounted for in Process FMEAs and Control Plans.
• You will lead root cause analyses to investigate and determine the root causes of quality issues or defects and collaborate with other teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.

Your background

• Extensive experience from quality assurance work in product development processes
• Engineering background with mechanical or electrical engineering profile
• Experience from the Advanced Quality Planning Approach (from automotive or other industries) and in general good understanding of risk management processes across functions – R&D, Supply, Manufacturing.
• Ability and good understanding to effectively prepare and run FMEA sessions, including e.g.:
  • Definition of physical and functional product structures in preparation for Design FMEA sessions
  • To lead and guide the teams in efficient Design FMEA sessions
  • Follow up on actions to eliminate or mitigate risk
• Fluency in root cause analysis methods, such as 8D.
• Ability and willingness to train and coach teams on quality and risk management methods and tools
• Passion for Sustainability; self-motivated learner, curious about energy transition and eager to work on impactful technologies.
• Collaborative and curious team player who is solution-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English as it is required in our global business.

What 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
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

Additional Information

Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.

Office location in Sweden is in the quite small but in this business very famous town, Ludvika. Located in the center of Sweden, about 2 hours’ drive from Stockholm. A calm city with areas where you can amuse yourself with activities all year around.

You will be based in Ludvika, Sweden and we offer flexible working – from – home options. Other flexible possibilities can be discussed prior written agreement is signed.

Would you like to help us develop the HVDC technology of tomorrow? Welcome to apply before 2024-09-20

Recruiting Manager, Magnus Edberg +46 1078 3630, will answer your questions on the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort +46 107 382 986; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 (10) 7387043; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren +46 107-38 21 85. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund at [email protected]