Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0132186Date Posted:2026-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description: The opportunity Are you passionate about bridging global product strategy with local market needs? At Hitachi Energy's Capacitors business in Ludvika, we are looking for a Local Product Manager who will play a key role in ensuring our products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and market demands across Europe. In this role, you will be the vital link between Global Product Management, feeder factories, sales teams, engineering, and customers. You will drive local implementation of product strategies, support business growth, and ensure our portfolio remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with evolving customer needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally in a dynamic international environment while contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden, and requires frequent presence at the office due to the nature of the role. How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Drive the local execution of global product strategies, product changes, and portfolio decisions, ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and sales.</li><li>Act as the primary local product expert, supporting customer qualifications, homologations, technical risk reviews, and complex tender activities across the European market.</li><li>Gather and translate customer, market, and regulatory insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen the product portfolio and business growth.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable European standards, sustainability requirements, and product regulations while supporting product launches and lifecycle management.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Global Product Management, feeder factories, and cross-functional teams to enhance portfolio performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>  Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience within power systems, power quality, capacitors, or high-voltage equipment is an advantage.</li><li>Experience from product management, technical sales, application engineering, or a similar customer- or product-oriented role is beneficial, but not a requirement.</li><li>You have a commercial mindset and an interest in understanding customer and market needs, combined with the ability to work with technical topics.</li><li>Familiarity with the European energy market, customer qualification processes, standards, or regulatory requirements is considered an advantage.</li><li>You enjoy working cross-functionally and building relationships with stakeholders across different functions, cultures, and locations.</li><li>You are structured, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.</li></ul> 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 – fuelingengagement, 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: ​<ul><li>Collective agreement, occupational pension &amp; possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​</li><li>Group life insurance and additional insurances.​</li><li>Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​</li><li>Hybrid work &amp; allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)​</li><li>Health care and wellness allowance​</li><li>Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles &amp; contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​</li><li>Psychological support program​​</li><li>Supplementary compensation for parental leave​</li><li>Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​</li><li>Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​</li><li>Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​</li></ul>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.​ 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! Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, <a href="mailto:carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com">carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com</a>. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs 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.

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Local Product Manager

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID: R0132186Date Posted:2026-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Sales, Marketing &amp; Product ManagementJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description: The opportunity Are you passionate about bridging global product strategy with local market needs? At Hitachi Energy's Capacitors business in Ludvika, we are looking for a Local Product Manager who will play a key role in ensuring our products meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and market demands across Europe. In this role, you will be the vital link between Global Product Management, feeder factories, sales teams, engineering, and customers. You will drive local implementation of product strategies, support business growth, and ensure our portfolio remains competitive, compliant, and aligned with evolving customer needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally in a dynamic international environment while contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions. This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden, and requires frequent presence at the office due to the nature of the role. How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Drive the local execution of global product strategies, product changes, and portfolio decisions, ensuring alignment across engineering, quality, operations, and sales.</li><li>Act as the primary local product expert, supporting customer qualifications, homologations, technical risk reviews, and complex tender activities across the European market.</li><li>Gather and translate customer, market, and regulatory insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen the product portfolio and business growth.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable European standards, sustainability requirements, and product regulations while supporting product launches and lifecycle management.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Global Product Management, feeder factories, and cross-functional teams to enhance portfolio performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>  Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience within power systems, power quality, capacitors, or high-voltage equipment is an advantage.</li><li>Experience from product management, technical sales, application engineering, or a similar customer- or product-oriented role is beneficial, but not a requirement.</li><li>You have a commercial mindset and an interest in understanding customer and market needs, combined with the ability to work with technical topics.</li><li>Familiarity with the European energy market, customer qualification processes, standards, or regulatory requirements is considered an advantage.</li><li>You enjoy working cross-functionally and building relationships with stakeholders across different functions, cultures, and locations.</li><li>You are structured, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.</li></ul> 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 – fuelingengagement, 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: ​<ul><li>Collective agreement, occupational pension &amp; possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)​</li><li>Group life insurance and additional insurances.​</li><li>Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank​</li><li>Hybrid work &amp; allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)​</li><li>Health care and wellness allowance​</li><li>Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles &amp; contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)​</li><li>Psychological support program​​</li><li>Supplementary compensation for parental leave​</li><li>Various trainings and education supporting employee development ​</li><li>Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally​</li><li>Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks​</li></ul>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.​ 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! Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107-38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, <a href="mailto:carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com">carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com</a>. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs 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.

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