Valve Cooling Project Engineer

Join ABB Power Grids and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
You will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current), a business unit within ABB’s Power Grids division located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This ABB developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems.
As a Valve Cooling Project Engineer, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the cooling systems for HVDC converters.
Your responsibilities:
You will see projects through, from requirement specification to the commissioning of the cooling systems on our customer sites.
Including creation of the requirement for the cooling systems, programming of control functions and testing of the cooling systems.
Your role will also consist of both design and coordination work, and you will be the link between the different ABB departments and the suppliers within the project.
The position requires ability to work at site (2-4 weeks) a few times per year.
Living ABB’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 hold a university degree in Engineering (preferably MSc), combined with relevant work experience is advantageous.
You are analytical and self-driven with a deep technical interest.
You are an easy learner with excellent problem-solving skills and structured approach to work.
With your strong communicative and collaborative skills, you build trust for long term business relationships and contribute to a great team spirit.
Since you will be working in a global, multicultural environment, we expect you to be fluent in English, written and spoken alike.

More about us
It is an exciting time to join ABB Power Grids. ABB and Hitachi have signed an agreement to create a joint venture (JV). By combining ABB Power Grids’ with Hitachi’s complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. ABB Power Grids and Hitachi will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Together, we will be well-positioned to shape the future of energy, with pioneering technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. The transaction is expected to be completed by the first half of 2020, subject to regulatory approvals. Join us on this exciting journey.
Recruiting Manager, Anders Edholm +46240-78 39 65, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund +46 240-78 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman +46 240-78 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46240-78 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Recruitment Consultant Elias Ströberg +46240-78 34 45.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply at abb.com/careers and search for job ID SE73602513. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until 28.03.2020, so don’t delay – apply today!