Hardware Optical Design 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
Are you a driven team player with the ambition to further develop through new challenges? If so, this can be the right opportunity for you. You will be part of a strong team of professionals within a business unit HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) in Ludvika.
The team is responsible for design and maintaining digital current transformers for HVDC and FACTS applications. And also responsible for the design and maintenance of optical components and fiber systems for HVDC and FACTS control systems.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Your responsibilities
In this role you will handle customer requirements in a delivery projects
Participate in fault investigations and in development projects
Improve of working processes
Product lab testing for both qualifications and failure investigations
Support to assembly team
You will be living Hitachi Energy 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 M.Sc. in the field of electronics, electrical engineering, or optics
Strong technical interest and a will to work with mixed task’s, both practical and theoretical
Experiences aside, the most important aspect is your positive attitude. We are looking for you, who are self-motivated and curious, and thrive in a role where you can deepen your knowledge
You are structured and have great eye to details
Fluency in English is required, good knowledge in Swedish is advantageous

More about us
Welcome to apply before 8th of November! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Anders Edholm, anders.edholm@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; 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, Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com.
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