R&D Engineer – Power Quality

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Climate change, increase of renewable energy, and the challenges of creating a stable and reliable power system across the world are some of the drivers for the Grid and Power Quality Solution business at Hitachi Energy. In this role, you will make a difference by using your knowledge about power systems as our aim is to improve power quality in the grids.
Your responsibilities
This is an opportunity for you to identify and implement innovative Power Quality solutions
You act with integrity and transparency in a complex environment and seek collaborations within, and possibly outside, the company
Whenever possible: support risk handling in research and development projects
As part of the role, you will collaborate with recognized expertise in Power Systems and be curious of our solutions and technologies
We picture that you proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction
Take the opportunity to contribute to the development of strategic technology plans and roadmaps
Live 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
We believe that you hold a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or comparable), and that you have worked a few years with power systems, power electronics or similar
Preferably you have experience with converter hardware or control software design, power system analysis or stability simulations.
Ability to approach work with a systematic way of thinking and propose solutions based on great analysis
You have good communication skills and fluency in English; both written and spoken

More about us
If you recognize yourself in the description above, you are warmly welcome to join our great team in Grid and Power Quality Solutions! Don’t hesitate to apply by December 18th even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.
Recruiting Manager Clarens Jonsson, clarens.jonsson@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; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renee Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com