R&D Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection IT/OT Infrastructure Design

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In this role you 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.
We are looking for R&D Engineer to Drive innovation and solution development in HVDC C&P Infrastructure Design Team. You will collaborate with dynamic global technology teams with niche competences and cutting-edge technology of HVDC.
Your responsibilities
As R&D Engineer, you will design, test and deploy various IT/OT infrastructure required for HVDC control and protection systems.
The applications areas are:
IT/OT hardware (evaluation and testing for use in HVDC projects) like Servers, Network switches, GPS Time Synch, Operator Workstations etc.
Microsoft Windows server and client operating systems, tied together with “Microsoft OS Image creation knowledge”.
TCP/IP networking, Active Directory.
Virtualization. VMWare ESXi and other hypervisors, including setting up and maintaining virtual machines on host servers.
Microsoft OS Image creation for Operation Technology hardware.
Application of Microsoft Deployment Tools and Windows Deployment Services for HVDC Control systems.



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 team member, you will work in a global team, technically collaborate with colleagues.
Living Hitachi Energy 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’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
Genuine interest to work as control & protection engineer, advanced power system knowledge and user experience with software, hardware for C&P system. Relevant experience is desirable.
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. Skills in Swedish language will be of added value.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 2022/03/19. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Aditya Deb, +46 107-38 20 62 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, hanna.kontsu@hitachienergy.com.
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