Factory R&D – Silicone elastomers and outdoor electrical insulation job opportunity at Hitachi.



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Hitachi Factory R&D – Silicone elastomers and outdoor electrical insulation
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loacation Pitea, Norrbotten County, Sweden, Sweden
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Location: Pitea, Norrbotten County, Sweden Job ID: R0115758 Date Posted: 2026-01-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule:  Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity With continuous and sustainable growth of our business we take the opportunity to strengthen our expertise and capacity with a new position with focus on High Consistency silicone Rubber and outdoor electrical insulation. The scope includes deep insight into formulation of silicone elastomers for high voltage applications, rheology and processing properties as well as performance and durability subject to electrical and environmental stresses. Considering the importance of this material in our production and for the safe long-term function of the high volt-age apparatuses our insulators constitute a key part of you will rapidly become a key resource both internally to support R&D, procurement and production, and in external interactions with OEM customers and global transmis-sion system operators.  You will be part of Hitachi Energy’s competence center for fiber-reinforced polymer composites and silicone elas-tomers in Piteå. We are a team with world-class expertise and experience in realization, verification, and produc-tion of polymer composite products. The main products are structural and electrically insulating components used in high voltage transformers and switchgear which are vital for the transition to fossil free energy. Our customers are all over the world, both inside and outside Hitachi. How you’ll make an impact ·          Issue and maintain specifications of materials and recipes and formulations. ·          Lead projects and activities related to characterization of processing and performance of silicone elastomers, including formal qualification of new or modified materials and products. ·          Improve and optimize our silicone extrusion process in co-operation with production engineering and material suppliers. ·          Participate in Swedish and international standardization committees and external academic collaborations. ·          Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. design, quality, SCM, production) to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver robust solutions, both within our local organization and in cooperation with customers, suppliers, and academia. ·          Provide technical support to customers and our sales organization. ·          Apply robust analytical and critical thinking to solve complex challenges and to perform comprehensive risk reviews.   Your background ·          University or high school engineering degree with focus on chemistry, materials science, tribology, high voltage engineering, or similar. ·          Ability to cooperate and communicate both with experts at an academic level, as well as colleagues and project members with expertise in other areas ·          Genuine interest and curiosity about technology. ·          Ability and willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills. ·          Team player who finds it easy to cooperate with others. ·          Good communication skills in both spoken and written English and a basic understanding of Swedish are mandatory requirements.   More about us   Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!    Recruiting Manager Anders Holmberg, anders.holmberg@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Marcus Nordlund-Oja, +46 107-38 31 93; Unionen: Per Lidman, +46 73 0500 603; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 

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