R&D Engineer

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Would you like to take part in the development of future technology needed to support the next wave of the energy revolution?
We are looking for two new R&D engineers to join the energy revolution and help develop our FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) products for active control of the power grid of the future.
Globally, large changes are taking place, as the amount of renewables in the power generation mix increases rapidly. This places new demands on the stability and resilience of the transmission grid. We at Hitachi Energy are further enhancing our existing FACTS products with super-capacitor and battery-based energy storage; we are also developing the control functionality of our systems with Grid-Forming Control and other features to support the grid of the future and fulfil new grid-code requirements. This is a rapidly evolving area and we need to strengthen our team with two new engineers.
We work in a SCRUM/agile development environment using SAFE (Scaled Agile Framework), and you will be a member of an agile product development team. In this respect we put a high value on teamwork in both planning and execution of our R&D work.
Your responsibilities
Design, develop and test our control system software using Hitachi Energy’s bespoke development environment Hidraw as well as RTDS hardware in the loop testing.
Develop models of our products and control system software using simulation tools e.g. PSCAD, Power Factory, DigSilent which our customers use when planning grid investments/expansion.
Carry out and analyze results from power system simulations for integration of our products in the power grid using PSCAD.
Develop tools in Matlab to help our engineering teams in design work for tenders.
Design, control and testing of energy storage systems and DC protection concepts.
Contribute to technical aspects of strategy for our products going forward.

Your background
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with electric power transmission systems.
Experience of at least one of the following: System integration of FACTS technology, high-power and high-voltage applications of energy storage, control of power electronic converters.
An engineering or science degree at Masters level or Ph.D in a relevant area related to electric power engineering.
You are a team player and have preferably experience of SAFE (Scaled Agile Framework) or SCRUM product development.
You enjoy learning about technology and are interested in becoming a technical expert in the area.
You enjoy working in an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people from several different countries.
You have what it takes to plan and organize your own work independently.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, knowledge of Swedish is also an advantage but not mandatory.

More about us
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!
Welcome to apply before April 8! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Andrew Maxwell, +46 107-38 61 14, andrew.maxwell@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107-38 08 21, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98. 
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