R&D Senior Engineer

The opportunity

In the electrical design valve R&D team, engineers develop the next-generation technologies in HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) that enable to transmit electricity over long distances and via submarine cables which provides billions to access electricity.

As an R&D senior engineer, you will work in R&D organization on a specific development project critical to Hitachi Energy needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. The current technology has enabled the connection of renewable energy such as large offshore wind and solar generators to the grid and brings clean energy to large cities.

We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas to make the power grid greener and smarter as we continue to push the technology forward. Our team is a part of Hitachi Technology and Solutions Development in Ludvika, Sweden, and is responsible for the development of semiconductor based HVDC and SVC converter valves.

In this role, you get a broad network of contacts within Hitachi Energy's global organization and a good insight into how we work in different functions at Hitachi Energy. You will work in an inclusive environment with a team of competent, professional and friendly colleagues who will help you grow with the tasks. As R&D Engineer you will contribute with own ideas to identify, propose, and implement innovative

technology development and solutions.

How you'll make an impact

• Strong understanding of HVDC system design, including converter station and strong knowledge on the power electronic components.

• Specify testing requirements and together with Test department, or third-party test facility, perform the high voltage tests as specified. Experience with working with high voltage laboratory equipment and testing is a therefore needed

• Take responsibility for the design of electrical subsystems of our converter stations from ideation phase through concept and detail design to final test and verification.

• Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams such as mechanical, system design, insulation, electronics in the design process

• Assesses and mitigates the risks associated with the introduction of new technologies and scientific solutions.

• Document R&D results in the form of technical reports and presentations.

• Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• A Master of Science or PhD with more than 5 years relevant experience in Power Electronics. Knowledge in High Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent is of value.

• You have proven experience with development processes for high voltage power electronic valves or power supplies or similar high voltage product and are competent with working with converter prototyping and high voltage testing.

• Knowledge of dielectric, insulation coordination, electrical creepage, partial discharge, electric and magnetic field studies and finite element method is valuable expected.

• Experience of power electronics in high voltage products like HVDC Converters and SVC is an add on.

• Good collaboration and communication skills to thrive in multi-cultural environment. As you will be part of a global business, fluency in English is required, written, and spoken alike.

• 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