About this role
Location: Västerås, Sweden (100% on-site)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-02-02 to 2026-12-31 (Extension possible)
Language: English and Swedish (fluent in both speaking and writing – mandatory)
Apply Before: 27/01/2026
Role Overview
We are hiring a Junior R&D Verification and Validation Engineer for one of our client in Västerås. In this role, you will perform product and system testing on protection and control products (e.g., Relion 670/650 series) used in substation automation during product development. You will work in a small team of test engineers under the guidance of a test lead, focusing on creating test specifications, configuring products/systems, setting up test environments, executing tests, automating test cases when possible, documenting results, and ensuring electrical safety. This position suits you if you have a technical background in electrical engineering or substation automation, enjoy hands-on testing, and want to grow in a structured R&D environment with clear processes and tools.
What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain test specifications based on product requirements
Configure products and systems according to specifications and substation standards
Set up test environments with auxiliary equipment, wiring, and supervision
Automate test cases where possible
Execute verification and validation tests
Report and document test results
Ensure electrical safety during testing
Communicate results back to design teams
Who You Are
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with 2–6 years of relevant experience, or another technical degree with 10–15 years of relevant work experience.
Practical experience (2–5 years) in substation automation, working with protection relays and/or systems
Good knowledge of substation automation and standards (e.g., IEC 61850)
Good knowledge of communication protocols and systems
Fluent in English and Swedish (both spoken and written – mandatory)
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
Other facts
About Sperton Global AS
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
What you'll do
- The Junior R&D Verification and Validation Engineer will perform product and system testing on protection and control products used in substation automation. Responsibilities include developing test specifications, configuring systems, executing tests, and documenting results.
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