IT/OT Engineer

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden Job ID: R0114893 Date Posted: 2026-04-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity We’re looking for a passionate IT/OT Engineer to join our transformation journey as we shift from project‑based delivery to modern, product‑oriented systems. Our cross‑functional team is growing, creating a dynamic environment where novel ideas and collaboration thrive. In this role, you’ll help design and structure the test and simulation solutions our global project teams rely on. You’ll work with platforms based on the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) at HVDC, with a strong focus on OT systems, HMI solutions, and virtualized test environments. You will assess the current test setup and help evolve the base solutions to optimize effort by creating reusable test, simulation, and verification components. These components are expected to work both independently and in integrated environments, enabling early verification while remaining exchangeable without sacrificing quality. Developed test and simulation components must be validated and integrated to ensure correct service delivery to our customers. By creating and maintaining documentation, you’ll support both your team and project teams with traceability discipline, test coverage transparency, and configuration governance. Working at the intersection of IT and OT, you’ll tackle real challenges, build scalable test and simulation solutions, and influence how we verify and deliver high‑quality systems. If you’re motivated to create efficient test solutions and make a meaningful impact across the organization, this is the opportunity for you. How you will make an impact: Develop OT and HMI test and simulation components within the IT/OT platforms Design reusable test setups that support standardized verification across projects Support virtualization and simulation environments to reduce infrastructure dependency Translate test requirements into structured and traceable test implementations Support versioning, baseline control, and configuration governance for test assets Provide insights to improve test strategies, coverage, and verification efficiency Background: Experience working with OT systems, testing, or simulation in industrial environments Understanding of IT/OT platforms and system verification principles Experience with virtual testing, simulation, or automated test environments Ability to document test solutions in a structured and traceable manner A collaborative mindset and interest in cross‑functional teamwork What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working hours Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase Various training 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! The position might require a background check to be performed Recruiting Manager Zeinab Bakhshi, , will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Kevin Galloway . Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. 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