R&D Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection Application Design

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You will be part of the Technology & Solutions Development (business R&D) organization in HVDC, Hitachi Energy, Ludvika, Sweden. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration, support futures energy transition for a sustainable future. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.hitachienergy.com/HVDC
In this role you will drive innovation and solution development in HVDC C&P Application Design Team. You will collaborate with dynamic global technology teams with niche competences and cutting-edge technology of HVDC.
Your responsibilities 
As R&D Senior Engineer, you will develop and test various control and protection applications for HVDC.
The application software developed will be used as a base from which projects all over the world will take their first steps.
Your innovative and smart applications will enable HVDC to fulfill advanced technology need and derive higher customer value
You will work with our latest HVDC technology and solutions, in collaboration with colleagues located worldwide.
As senior member, you will guide and support work in a global team, technically collaborate, supervise & support junior colleagues.
Living Hitachi Energy’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 hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline
4-7 years of proven experience from working as control & protection engineer, having advanced power system knowledge and user experience with software, hardware for C&P system
Knowledge of HVDC technology or the MACH™ system will be an added advantage.
Ability to work well in a team and deliver towards common goals, with attention to details, accuracy
It is important that you have a strong interest in technology and a willingness to share your knowledge.
You contribute with a strong problem-solving mindset and endurance to deliver and document high-quality technical solutions.
Proficiency in English, both verbal and written is required.

More about us 
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before  December 24! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 
More information: Recruiting Manager, Pankaj Roy, +46 107-38 36 55, 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.
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