Electrical Valve Design Engineer for HVDC Products

Join ABB Power Grids and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
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 electrical valve design department is a part of ABB HVDC Products in Ludvika and it is globally responsible for electrical design and requirements of valves for HVDC and SVC valves. HVDC valves are used to convert AC to DC, and vice versa, and are the heart of HVDC power transmissions. SVC valves are used in SVC systems, in order to support and stabilize AC systems. The electrical design department has 12 employees and works in close collaboration with our offices in India and China. The department not only works with tenders and project deliveries but we also work with productification of new valve solutions, life cycle management and provide technical support in upgrades & service projects.
Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.abb.com/hvdc.
Your responsibilities
As Electrical Valve Design Engineer you will work with power electronics in high power transmission applications, Power Grids’ HVDC.
You will perform semiconductor valve calculations and simulations in order to find out voltage stresses and losses in the semiconductors and valve electronics.
You will also be responsible for specifying control and protection requirements on the valve.
The theoretic calculations will be combined with high power testing in our test laboratories, it will be your task to specify the testing requirements and ensure that it is performed in accordance with valid standards and customer specifications.
Living ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
You hold a Bachelor of Science, or preferably a Master of Science, in Power Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent.
Previous work experience is preferable, but not a demand.
You have knowledge and skills in MATLAB, Mathcad or PSCAD.
Fluency in English is required, whereas Swedish are highly valued.
It will be a part of your job during projects, tenders and development to communicate with other departments, team members, projects leaders, suppliers and customers.
It’s important that you are open-minded and straightforward in your communication.
You are a natural problem solver, who enjoys new challenges.

More about us
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager, Sanchit Singh, +46 240-78 45 49, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 240-78 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 240-78 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46240-78 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Recruitment Consultant Hanna Kontsu, +46 76-138 00 48.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply at abb.com/careers and search for job ID SE73767525. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until 6th of April 2020, so don’t delay – apply today!