Application Functions Developer – Power System Protection and Control

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
You will be part of Grid Automation Products. We are responsible for development, marketing and sales as well as manufacturing of protection and control products for power generation, transmission and sub-transmission network applications. We offer a complete portfolio of world class products for Digital substation solutions. The unit also offers services, for example education that enables the customers to obtain maximal benefit from their investment in Hitachi Energy’s protection and control solutions.
As Application Functions Developer, you will be integrated in a team of R&D engineers. The group is involved with managing development and maintenance of power system protection and control functions within the global Grid Automation Products technology development.
We have a friendly, diverse, and multidisciplinary environment. This is a team that you can flourish in and where you are given responsibility as well as large degree of freedom to decide the path of the design and implementation.
Your responsibilities
Your main mission will be development and implementation of state-of-the-art protection algorithms that keep modern power systems running despite on faults and disturbances.
Being responsible for analyzing challenging cases as well as inventing, implementing and testing new solutions to ensure the high quality and performances for our customers.
You will collaborate with hardware and software developers, project and product managers and Hitachi Energy’s research centers worldwide.
Since we have close collaboration with our team in India, as well as customers worldwide you will have an opportunity to broaden your network, building a great platform for a sustainable career within Hitachi Energy.
Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Knowledge of Power Grids Protection and Control is a plus
Experience related to power generators and transmission lines is a plus.
You are analytical, with a strong focus on details and quality, and at the same you can grasp the bigger picture
A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies
You are fluent in English, oral and written alike

More about us
We are interested to learn 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!
Welcome to apply before January 10! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better.
Recruiting Manager, Sinisa Zubic, +46 72-208 08 37, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107- 38 13 45; Unionen: Kennet Tedenäs, +46 107-38 16 16; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir +46 107-38 53 98.
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