R&D Engineer Surge Arresters

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 keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. What we deliver is used almost universally, with more than three quarters of the world’s population positively impacted by what we do. Founded on 100+ years of engineering heritage and enriched by diversity, we balance social, environmental and economic values for a sustainable society. We employ 38,000 experts in more than 90 countries.
High Voltage Products is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids. The business unit develop, manufacture and market high voltage products for HVAC and HVDC systems, such as surge arresters, breakers, instrument transformers, capacitors, cooling systems and cable accessories.
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi ABB Power Grids and our Technology Centres are continuously challenging the technology limits developing the next generation products and solutions utilizing a high degree of innovation. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your development projects you will become part of company-wide R&D community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader.
Join our Technology Centre and be part of our exciting journey towards a Greener Stronger and Smarter Grid.
Your responsibilities
You will work with processes and material for Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) and surge arresters
Lead R&D project or work-package, with structured and target-oriented working style
Build experimental set-ups, conduct tests in pilot plant and analyze test results, possibly including physical modelling
Work with a global R&D team ensuring a knowledge sharing, timely and high-quality deliverables
Close collaboration with our Power Grids Research organization and with academia
Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects
Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other external partners
Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, IP etc.

Your background
Background in material science, HV physics and/or electrotechnology, PhD or MSc combined with work-life experience
Experience with planning, conducting and analysis of experiments
Ability to also work in other technical areas, as for example: dielectrics, thermal management, multiphysics integration
Good communication skills (oral and written) and team worker
Fluency in English, both written and spoken
Experience in, or ability to develop, project management and technical leadership skills

More about us
Welcome to apply before  21st of June! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 
More information: Recruiting Manager Anna Danielsson, +46 107-38 42 98, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Felix Bandalo, +46 107-38 36 86; Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Elias Ströberg, +46 107-38 34 45. 
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 centres. 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