Software Engineer to Converter Control at HVDC Control & Protection

The opportunity

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 Protection. 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.

Ludvika is the Hollywood of Electrical Engineering, and HVDC is the rockstar of the scene. Do you want to be part of shaping the future and enable the green energy transition? Come help us save the world! / Johan Dalén - Team Manager Converter Control - HVDC Control & Protection Software

How you'll make an impact

• To be part of all phases of delivery, which includes design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of the software functions needed for safe and reliable operations of plants and transmission links, with the opportunity to also travel internationally for short assignments to our sites for Commissioning and costumer meetings.
• Work with documentation and customer trainings.
• Have a sense of responsibility and ownership, being capable of planning and organizing your daily work.
• 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, such aa Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage.
• 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, signal processing and filtering.
• 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

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Recruiting Manager Murali Palaniyappan murali.palaniyappan@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the 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 can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-165178

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-11-13T18:37:03