R&D Senior Engineer – HVDC C&P Test Lab Manager

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We are looking for an R&D Senior Engineer to drive innovation and solution development in HVDC C&P Application Design Team. You will collaborate with dynamic global technology teams with niche competences and cutting-edge technology of HVDC.
As a R&D Senior Engineer – HVDC Control & Protection (C&P) Test Lab Manager, you will be part of the Technology & Solutions Development (Business R&D) organization in HVDC, Hitachi Energy, Ludvika, Sweden. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is an enabler for renewable energy integration, supporting future energy transition for a sustainable future. Please find out more about our world-leading technology at www.hitachienergy.com/HVDC
Your responsibilities
As R&D Senior Engineer, you will play a leading role in the development and maintenance of the testing environment for Hardware-In-Loop validation of innovative high-level Control and Protection applications for HVDC.
Evaluate present testing environment, hardware/ software, and plan and optimize the utilization of the same.
Futher, analyse the R&D roadmap to plan for suitable augmentation and re-configuration of testing facilities.
Electrical system/ automation solution development and contributing to testing strategies of the same, as per industry standards and guidelines.
Your innovative and smart applications will enable HVDC to fulfill advanced technology needs and derive higher customer value.
You will work with our latest HVDC technology and solutions, in collaboration with colleagues located worldwide.
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
You have relevant experience in the area of development and testing of innovative electrical/ electronic solutions.
Genuine technical interest to work and contribute to future development in the field of HVDC grid connection technologies.
Ability to work well in Agile project teams and deliver towards common goals, with attention to details and accuracy.
You contribute with a strong problem-solving mindset and endurance to collaborate, deliver and document high-quality technical solutions.
Knowledge of HVDC technology and experience of the MACH™ system will be an added advantage
As you will be part of a global business, fluency in English is required, written and spoken alike.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before August 15th! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting manager Aditya Deb, +46 107-38 20 62, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Hanna Kontsu, +46 107-38 53 25, hanna.kontsu@hitachienergy.com. 
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