Mechanical Design Engineer

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 to power your home, keep the factories running, and 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 = Great Innovation
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This Hitachi ABB Power Grids 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. The Valve Design department is responsible for the design of converter valves, a key component in HVDC transmission systems. The HVDC valve consists of more than 15 000 components and is a complex product which requires several years of experience before the technology can be fully mastered.
Your responsibilities
Participating in the design of order projects of the HVDC converter valves.
Designing in NX/Team Center environment.
Working with technically challenging products which span over several technological areas – for example heat transferring, electrical insulation, strength and materials technology.
Ensuring that your delivery is right on time and right from a cost and quality perspective.
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
A university degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience within Mechanical Design
Experience in using 3D-CAD, ideally NX
A proficient computer user, and preferably good knowledge in Team Center and SAP
Probably working as designer either within manufacturing or the electrical power industry today
Experience and knowledge of high voltage products are meriting
Experience from working in a development environment is qualifying
Good knowledge in verbal and written English
Efficient teamworking skills
Strong self-learning skills and excellent collaborative capabilities
Efficient and always striving after improvements
A responsible individual who understands complex systems

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 14th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Ola Hedlund, +46 107-38 33 66, 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 Hanna Kontsu, +46 107-38 53 25.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com