Harmonic Filter Design Engineer for HVDC

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
You will be part of HVDC within the Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 65 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.
Interested in a technically stimulating job combining high voltage and frequencies, where it is required to master both state-of-the-art filter calculations as well as the challenges of working in large scale projects, all in a highly international environment where international travel will be part of your duties? Then maybe you should consider becoming part of our team at the filter group at HVDC!
Your responsibilities
Be responsible for evaluating the harmonic performance and, if needed, design filters to meet the project requirements. This involves also to evaluate and influence how the HVDC converter control affects the harmonics. This is performed by doing advanced system simulations of the HVDC converters, connected AC networks and DC transmission links.
Be involved in the designing of HVDC converter stations until verification measurements at site.
Develop design tools that improve our studies and processes.
Work with land-based converter stations as well as off-shore converter stations, e.g. for connection of wind parks.
Cooperate, both internally within and outside of our department and also externally, with customers and sub suppliers. Here, negotiation skills will be useful.
Participate in conferences and standardization work groups in your field within the international engineering communities.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grid’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
Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements! Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. Good teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed in the role!
You have interest in solving complex problems.
You hold a bachelor or master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Engineering Physics.
Knowledge in tools like PSCAD and MATLAB is an advantage.
Pedagogical ability to motivate, educate, argue and persuade is good.
Fluency in English and preferably in another language.

More about us
Welcome to apply by 20th of October! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better. 
More information: Recruiting Manager, Ulf Radbrandt, ulf.radbrandt@hitachi-powergrids.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, Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachi-powergrids.com
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