Analytical Chemist

Lyten Sweden is seeking a professional and experienced Principal Engineer withing Manufacturing Engineering function. The Principal Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for defining, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing processes across one or multiple process areas. This role provides strategic direction, technical authority, and mentorship while driving the process development of next-generation battery technology. The Principal Engineer leads complex, high-impact initiatives from concept through industrialization, including process design, equipment strategy, and factory integration. Acting as a key interface between R&D, operations, quality, and external partners, the role ensures robust, scalable, and cost-efficient manufacturing solutions that support production ramp-up and long-term operational excellence. In addition to hands-on technical contribution, the Principal Engineer establishes engineering standards, drives cross-site alignment, and shapes the technology roadmap for manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Strategy Define and own process technology strategy and roadmap for assigned manufacturing areas. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and technical authority across multiple process domains. Establish engineering standards, best practices, and design guidelines across the organization. Drive alignment between R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure scalable process development. Process & Equipment Development Lead the development of advanced process and equipment specifications for new and existing manufacturing systems. Identify, evaluate, and select strategic equipment suppliers and technology partners. Oversee and lead design reviews with equipment suppliers, ensuring technical rigor and scalability. Provide guidance and oversight for process development from pilot through high-volume production. Program & Project Leadership Lead large-scale, complex equipment and process development projects with significant business impact. Guide cross-functional project teams through all phases: concept, design, FAT, SAT, commissioning, validation, and ramp-up. Act as escalation point for critical technical challenges across projects and sites. Equipment Lifecycle Management Provide leadership and governance for installation, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) of manufacturing equipment. Ensure lifecycle strategies are in place for equipment reliability, maintainability, and performance optimization. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Identify and lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies. Drive improvements in yield, throughput, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Establish and track process capability metrics and KPIs across production lines and sites. Troubleshooting & Advanced Problem Solving Lead complex root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, including 8D and A3 methodologies, for critical process or equipment failures. Provide hands-on expertise for resolution of escalated manufacturing challenges. Implement robust corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence. Data Analysis & Digitalization Leverage Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), advanced analytics, and statistical tools to monitor performance and drive optimization. Champion data-driven decision-making and digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing engineering. Governance & Documentation Approve and govern process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards across all processes. Coaching & Mentorship Mentor and develop process engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering excellence. Promote knowledge sharing and capability building across the engineering organization. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience University advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) or Master degree Mechanical Design, or related field. Minimum of 15 years in cell development or battery manufacturing engineering in senior technical roles Proven track record in advanced cell technologies, including lithium-ion, solid-state, or next-gen battery chemistries. Strong team management and mentorship abilities, with experience managing teams Ability to set a clear vision and execute strategies that balance innovation with practical, scalable solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and stakeholders. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry, making data-driven decisions and adjusting strategies as needed.

The opportunity Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our research centres are its backbone. Join us if you have scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion for research. You will work in a dynamic, motivated, and creative team with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to advanced laboratory facilities. We are looking for a research scientist with expertise experimental applied physics to join the Applied Physics team at our research center in Västerås, Sweden. You will lead multidisciplinary research projects developing cutting-edge technologies for future Hitachi Energy products. How you'll make an impact Together with your colleagues, solve challenging R&D problems using a combination of analytical, computational and experimental methods. With support from operation specialists, test and validate your ideas by building prototypes, and experiments in the labs or on pilot units. Build your network in the company and actively disseminate your results in presentations, technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications. Work closely with our global multidisciplinary team of researchers and operation specialists in Hitachi Energy Research, our business units, universities and industrial partners. Propose and lead technology development projects to bring innovative new ideas from concepts to solutions ready for handover to the R&D product development teams. Learn about Hitachi Energy products. Identify issues, possible improvements and challenge established designs. Keep up with the latest development from competitors and academia, to contribute to shaping Hitachi Energy’s technology strategy. Continuously learn new methodologies and tools within your competence area and apply them to Hitachi Energy’s products and applications. Your background Required: PhD in physics, preferably with a focus in high-voltage or dielectrics. Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Considered a strong advantage: Experience with high voltage insulation systems. Hands‑on experience measuring high‑field phenomena, including partial discharge, electrical breakdown, electromagnetic fields, and shockwaves in gaseous or liquid environments. Hands-on experience using instruments such as voltage and current probes, photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers, scientific cameras (high speed or high sensitivity), oscilloscope, lock in amplifiers, custom optical setups (e.g. shadowgraphy, polarimetry). Experience with numerical or multiphysics simulation tools, such as COMSOL, CST, ANSYS, or comparable open‑source packages. Experience with data analysis using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab. Nice to have: Experience designing and procuring simple mechanical parts or electronics using CAD / EDA engineering tools. Experience or interest developing machine learning application. More about us What We Offer: • Collective agreement • Flexible working time • Health care and wellness allowance • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally • A mentor to support you throughout the onboarding 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 Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! Recruiting Manager Swann Levasseur, swann.levasseur@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.