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The Opportunity We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Engineer to join our Product Portfolio Management team. You will play a crucial role in managing the lifecycle, requirements, configuration, and roadmap for the solutions in the Control Engineering discipline. This role is embedded within the Engineering function, ensuring close collaboration to deliver business relevance. Location is Västerås, Sweden. How you’ll make an impact Translate market and engineering needs into Product Requirement Specifications and drive the roadmap in coordination with the Global Product Manager and Global Product Specialist. Facilitate smooth implementation of new technologies within the Control Engineering discipline. Prioritize and drive strategic improvement in the current Control Platforms. Lead the development and implementation of modular Control Engineering solutions. Monitor solutions and provide guidance in tenders and projects to ensure knowledge transfer and feedback-driven improvements across global Control teams. Oversee the lifecycle of Control Engineering solutions and deliverables. Your Background Hold an M.Sc. in Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems, Control System, automatic control theory, software engineering or similar. 10+ years of experience in Power Systems in the fields of Control Applications, HMI, SCADA, Network and Cyber Security. Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities. Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams. Proven experience in product management is highly desirable. Strategic and operational mindset with a focus on business productivity and efficiency. Fluency in English both written and spoken. 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 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, Elin Elfving, elin.elfving@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Nawzad Rashid, +46 107- 38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 270 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.