HVDC Control & Protection Software Engineer (f/m/d)

H-E Parts; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to join their Global HVDC Control & Protection Software team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the green energy transition by developing customized embedded control systems. You will engage in all phases of software delivery, ensuring the safe operation of energy transmission links while working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. The company offers a supportive environment with numerous career development opportunities, attractive benefits, and a commitment to safety and integrity. If you have a strong background in software engineering and a keen interest in the electric power industry, this position is perfect for you.

Leistungen

30 days' holiday

Pension benefits

Employer-financed company pension plan

Children's holiday home

Childcare allowance

Access to gyms across Germany

Exciting career opportunities

Strong support during induction period

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in spoken and written German and English.
• Experience in software development and programming.
• Interest in the electric power industry.

Aufgaben

• Participate in all phases of software delivery including design, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of plants and transmission links.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively solve challenges.

Kenntnisse

Software Development

Programming

Digital Control Technology

Signal Processing

Filtering

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

High Voltage

Computer Engineering

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Power Systems

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Location:

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Job ID:

R0090888

Date Posted:

2025-05-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Do you want to enable the green energy transition and work with colleagues to build customized embedded control systems consisting of both software and hardware to meet the world's needs for sustainable, flexible, and secure energy?

We believe HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology offers a long-term sustainable solution. It is used for energy transmission over long distances, connecting electricity networks with minimal losses, and alleviating electricity quality issues. HVDC is essential for offshore wind power and underwater transmissions, making it the only realistic energy transmission alternative for such applications.

The opportunity

As a Software Engineer, you will join our Global HVDC Control & Protection Software team within the system supervision & communication department. Our team handles Converter Control, Protection, System Solutions, Sequence & Interlocking, System Supervision & Communication, Auxiliary Power Systems, and Simulation & Verification.

How you'll make an impact

• Participate in all phases of software delivery, including design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment.
• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of plants and transmission links, with opportunities for international travel for commissioning and customer meetings.
• Contribute to documentation and customer training sessions.
• Take responsibility and ownership of your work, planning and organizing your tasks effectively.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to solve challenges proactively.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Fluent in spoken and written German and English.
• Experience in software development and programming.
• Interest or experience in digital control technology, signal processing, and filtering.
• Interest or experience in the electric power industry.

What we offer

• An opportunity to shape a growing market environment.
• An attractive salary aligned with the IG Metall collective agreement for Baden-Württemberg, 30 days' holiday, bonuses, additional benefits, and a 35-hour workweek.
• Strong support during the induction period.
• Pension benefits and employer-financed company pension plan.
• Children's holiday home and childcare allowance.
• Access to gyms across Germany with over 7,500 partners through EGYM Wellpass.
• Many exciting career and training opportunities within Hitachi Energy.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if needed during the application process by completing a general inquiry form on our website, including your contact details and specific needs.