R&D Optics Hardware Engineer

SwedenCompetitive0 applicants

About this role

The opportunity

Are you a driven team player with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. You will be part of a strong team of professionals within a business unit HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) in Ludvika.

As Hardware Engineer for Optics related to HVDC MACH you will be part of the team for design and maintenance of optical and electronic components and fiber systems. You may also be part of supporting failure investigations.

We are interested in learning more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!

How you'll make an impact

In this role you will handle product requirements

Participate in fault investigations and in development and maintenance projects

Improve working processes

Product lab testing for both qualifications and failure investigations of optical components and solutions

Your background

You have a degree in the field of electronics, electrical engineering and optics

Strong technical interest and a will to work with mixed tasks, both practical and theoretical

At least 5 years’ experience working in a fiber optics optical lab and/or production environment

Experience with design of experiment and test implementation for fiber optic component and system testing

Experience with optical and electrical test equipment

Experience generating engineering documents such as test plans and test reports

Experience with test automation including coding for lab equipment is highly preferred

You are structured and have a great eye to details

Fluency in English is required, good knowledge in Swedish is advantageous.

More about us

Welcome to apply now. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Pontus Klarsjo, pontus.klarsjo@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position

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Job Details

Posted10 May 2026
Closes9 June 2026

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