R&D Engineer - Power Systems

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
Would you like to take part in the development of future technology needed to support the next wave of the energy revolution? Do you have experience and expertise in the area of energy storage and DC protection? Then you might be the person we are looking for to strengthen our R&D team.
Globally, large changes are taking place in the power grid, 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 as power is being transferred over larger distances and renewable generation is generally connected via power electronic converters.
We at Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Grid and Power Quality Solutions are developing technology to enable this ongoing energy revolution to occur. We are augmenting our offerings within the FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) area for reactive power control with the use of rapid active power injection systems to support the transmission grid in the first few milliseconds after a fault occurs. This will be achieved using ultra-fast energy storage systems. This is a new, rapidly developing area and we need to strengthen our team of with an engineer with strong expertise in this area.
We work in an agile development framework using the SAFE (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology, and you will be a member of an agile product development team. In this respect we put a high value on teamwork and transparency in both planning and execution of our R&D work.
Your responsibilities
Act as a technical expert within an international, agile, product development team designing and testing components for a new generation of grid-supporting systems with continuous teamwork throughout.
Work to specify the components and systems required for fast energy storage.
Design concepts and systems for DC protection of energy storage modules.
Develop guidelines for testing prototypes for energy storage systems.
Develop and test simulation models for energy storage systems and interaction with the transmission grid.
Contribute to technical aspects of strategy for the new product going forward.

Your background
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with energy storage systems and DC protection for power grid applications
Knowledge of high-power and high-voltage applications of energy storage and the control and protection systems
An engineering or science degree 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.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required, knowledge of Swedish is also an advantage but not mandatory.

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by 2nd of August 2020.
Recruiting Manager Andrew Maxwell, +46 107-38 61 14 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107-38 61 14, Unionen: Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19, Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 48. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Angelica From, +46 107-38 00 43.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com