Arbetsbeskrivning
The opportunity
Do you want to enable green energy transition, and together with colleagues build customized embedded control systems consisting of both software and hardware to meet our customers' and the world's needs for sustainable, flexible, and secure energy?
We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.
In this role as a Software Engineer at Hitachi Energy you will be a part of a Global HVDC Control & Protection Software team. Our team is responsible for Converter Control, Protection, System Solutions, Sequence & Interlocking, System Supervision & System Communication, Auxiliary Power Systems and Simulation & Verification. We have interfaces towards other domains within Control & Protection, IT/OT, Hardware and Operations. The need for Engineers within our area is increasing and we are therefore looking for You to join our team.
This is a hybrid role which means that much of the work can be done remotely, when applicable, and agreed, with the hiring manager.
How you’ll make an impact
- To work on the maintenance and development of the control and protection code library which is used in HVDC projects.
- To be involved in the testing of code changes.
- To have a sense of responsibility and ownership, being capable of planning and organizing your daily work.
- To be a problem solver who takes initiatives to solve challenges together with stakeholders.
- You are 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 hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within a relevant field, for example Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering.
- You have work proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages, such as Swedish are an advantage.
- You have an interest or experience within software development and programming.
- You have an interest or experience in digital control technology and signal processing.
- You have an interest or experience from the electric power industry.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy. We offer you an exciting and stimulating work environment, where you become an important team player collaborating to deliver our world-class technology and developing the best HVDC Control & Protection for our customers. We value you as a person and believe in personal development. Please apply today, even if you do not meet all the criteria above. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More about us
Recruiting Manager Richard Prendiville, [email protected], will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Håkan Kempel, [email protected].
This position is intended with placement in Ludvika. Ludvika municipal is a typical small Swedish city with 25 000 residents. We have all the services and attributes as the rest of Swedish society. Our slogan – Unique Ludvika, everything is close by to solving our everyday problems – no time spent on daily commuting. Nature is on the doorstep and many of us have an active outdoor life or are included in different activity organizations.