Electrical Valve Design Engineer for HVDC Products

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The Electrical Valve Design department is a part of Hitachi ABB Power Grids HVDC Products in Ludvika. We as a department are globally responsible for electrical design and requirements of semiconductors 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 Electrical Valve Design department in Sweden consists of 17 employees including the manager. We also have electrical design departments in India and China, who we work in close collaboration with. Our department is not only responsible for tenders and project deliveries but also for productification of new valve solutions, life cycle management and provide technical support in upgrades & service projects.
Your responsibilities
Perform semiconductor valve calculations including electrical, thermal and losses
Perform semiconductor valve simulations including circuit and FEM simulations
Specify testing requirements to ensure that tests are performed according to standards
Specify control and protection requirements on the valve
Being responsible for customer trainings
Living Hitachi 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 have at least a Bachelor of Sciencend preferably a Master of Science in Power Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent
Previous work experience in similar field is preferable
You have good knowledge of engineering tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, PSpice, COMSOL or ANSYS, etc
Fluency in English is required, and Swedish is highly valued
You are team player who is not hesitant in communicating with people
You are natural problem solver who enjoys challenges and are open-minded and straightforward in the communication

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by 12th of February!
More information: Recruiting Manager Sanchit Singh, +46 107-38 45 49, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund +46 107-38 25 73, and Mikael Hjort +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Hanna Kontsu, +46 107-38 53 25.
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