R&D Engineer – HVDC Valve Mechanical design & Development

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You will be part of Technology and Solutions Development for HVDC applications, within Hitachi Energy, in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.
The Valve Development Department is part of the Technology and Solutions Development office in Ludvika and is responsible for the development of new HVDC and SVC converter valves. HVDC converter valves are used to convert AC to DC, and vice versa, and are essential for HVDC power transmissions. SVC converter valves are used in SVC systems in order to support and stabilize AC systems. The Valve Development Department is focusing mainly on electrical and mechanical design, development activities and works in close collaboration with the global HVDC organization. Please find out more about our world leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc
You are welcome to join our energetic team with a mix of experienced and young engineers, and colleagues from diverse nationalities around the world. We work closely with design teams and collaborate with engineering and research teams in Sweden as well as abroad.
Your responsibilities
Work in new product development projects focusing on valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas (e.g., heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies)
Perform mechanical design for converter valve components including design calculations, preparation of design specifications and technical documents
Preparation of 3D CAD Models, drawings and BOM
Participate in various product verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design
This role requires a product lifecycle perspective in the design work by considering various aspects (e.g., reliability, safety, maintainability, tooling, and manufacturing requirements)

Your background
Bachelor or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
5+ years of experience within Mechanical Design and new Product development
Deep understanding of mechanical core competences, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, and basic understanding of electrical technology
Experience of electromechanical design from the electric power industry or design of high voltage products is advantageous
Strong proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling is a must, ideally in NX environment
Basic understanding of FEM and Ansys/Abaqus
Working knowledge of Team Center PLM system and SAP
Fluency in English is a must, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Swedish will be an added advantage

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Welcome to apply before  March 2! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Kunal Pathak, kunal.pathak@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; 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 Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com
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