Manager Optical Systems HVDC

Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within ABB’s Power Grids division located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This ABB developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems.
Become a part of the dynamic team at HVDC where we design advanced electronics for use in industrial environments. You will lead a team that are responsible for designing current measuring devices, maintaining good reliability in our existing systems and supports with specialist competence in development projects.
Your responsibilities:
Managing a team of project engineers and senior technical specialists within the area of optical communication and digital current transducers.
The tasks of the team vary from:
Handling customer requirements in tenders & delivery projects
 Product management and quality assurance
Laboratory testing and specialist support in R&D
Living ABB’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:
You are an experienced leader.
You have genuine technical interest and thrives in an environment of technical challenges.
Previous experience from optoelectronics and mechanical design and manufacturing.
Fluency in English is mandatory and fluency in Swedish is beneficial.

More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together. 
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 Louise Månsson, +46 240-78 43 11 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, +46 240-78 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Elias Ströberg, +46 240-78 34 45.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 28/02! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!