High Frequency Engineer for HVDC

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.
You will be part of HVDC within the Power Systems division in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 50 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.abb.com/hvdc.
Interested in combining high voltage and high frequencies? It is required to master both filter calculations as well as the challenges of working in large scale projects, all in a highly international environment. Then maybe you should consider becoming part of our team at the High frequency group at HVDC!
Your responsibilities
It will be your responsibility to perform advanced electro- magnetic calculations to design filters and shielding in order to control the electromagnetic interferences related to HVDC converter stations.
Your tasks will involve studies in tenders, project execution as well as measurement verification when the station is in operation.
Most of the work will involve performing various studies at the office in Ludvika but since site measurements and practical tasks are included some travels will occur. 
In this role you will have a lot of opportunities to develop and being part of the exciting journey that lies ahead of us.
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 or Master of Science degree in an electrical field, applied physics, power systems or similar.
If you have prior experience of working with high frequencies (9kHz-1GHz), EMC or electromagnetic fields in general it is advantageous.
We look for a positive, problem solving individual with the attitude that everything is possible to do in a team. Your personality is of high importance.
A general interest in technology is needed in order to be a good fit in this position.
You will work in a team where being able to take responsibility and willingness to learn are key features.
You should ideally like working in a multicultural environment and be able to express yourself written and spoken in English.

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, Anders Brännvall, +46 240-78 45 82, 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 Petra Berggren, +46 722-05 98 17.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply at abb.com/careers and search for job ID SE73868875. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until 23th of March, so don’t delay – apply today!