R&D Engineer- Valve Mechanical Simulations

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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 a part Technology and Solutions Development office in Ludvika, and it 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 and 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 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 team in Sweden and abroad.
Your responsibilities
Work in new product development projects focusing on valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas – for example heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies
Perform CAD modeling and mechanical simulations using commercial software, preferably ABAQUS/ANSYS/FluidFlow etc to evaluate new converter valve designs in R&D projects
Participate in various product verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design and simulation models
Provide support and insight to engineering teams based on design or simulations by sharing through technical discussion/ reports
You will be living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
3+ years’ experience in mechanical static/dynamic simulation especially fatigue and seismic simulation. Strong knowledge of FEA tools. Basic knowledge on fatigue (IIW, DNV etc.) and seismic standards (IEEE, IEC, EuroCode etc.) are desirable
Sound knowledge of CFD simulation and ability to perform 1-D fluid flow simulation.
Experience in Mechanical Design with strong proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling, in NX environment or similar software such as Solid Works, Spaceclaim
Knowledge of MATLAB and Python scripting is valuable
Good collaboration and communication skills to thrive in multi-cultural environment
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in Swedish will be an 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 February 25! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Gopichand Bopparaju, +46 107-38 72 98, 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, +46 107-38 53 25.
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