Electrical Design Development Engineer

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 Technology and Solutions Development, within the Power Grids division, in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.
The Valve Development Department is a part of ABB Technology and Solutions Development in Ludvika and it is responsible for the development of semiconductor based HVDC and SVC valves. HVDC valves are used to convert AC to DC, and vice versa, and are essential for HVDC power transmissions. SVC valves are used in SVC systems, in order to support and stabilize AC systems. The Valve Development Department has around 20 employees, focusing mainly on electrical and mechanical design, and works in close collaboration with the global HVDC organization.
Your requirements
Working with power electronics in high power transmission applications, Power Grids HVDC.
Performing on a regular basis semiconductor valve calculations and simulations in order to find out voltage stresses and losses in the semiconductors and valve electronics. The theoretic calculations will be combined with high power testing in our test laboratories.
Since working with cutting edge technology, you will need to address many kinds of technical challenges.
You will live Hitachi’s 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 Master of Science in Power Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent.
Work experience from similar industries is preferable.
Experience with software like MATLAB or PSCAD, is valuable.
You are a natural problem solver, who enjoys meeting new challenges.
It will be a part of your job to communicate with other departments, team members, projects leaders and suppliers. It is therefore important that you are open-minded and straightforward in your communication.
As you will be part of a company that operates on the global arena, you must be proficient in English. Preferably you are also fluent in Swedish.

Additional Information
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.
Recruiting Manager, Magnus Edberg +46 240-78 36 30, will answer your questions on the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. Any other questions can be directed to recruitment consultant Kirsi Lehto, kirsi.lehto@hitachienergy.com.
Would you like to help us develop the HVDC technology of tomorrow? Welcome to apply before 2023-01-13!
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com