Acoustic Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a talented individual to join its HVDC business unit in Västerås. The role involves evaluating acoustics, collaborating in multidisciplinary teams, and supporting various business units. Candidates should possess a Doctorate or Master's in acoustics and have an interest in technology and teamwork. The position offers career prospects, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits. Join us to contribute to the green energy transition and make impactful contributions in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in acoustics or similar educational background.
• Experience with soundPLAN or similar software is a plus.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Positive, problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a multicultural environment with good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acoustics through calculations and simulations.
• Perform on-site measurements to verify requirements.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary technical environment.
• Translate theoretical results into design suggestions with equipment and civil construction teams.
• Participate in continual improvement to stay competitive for the future.
• Interpret requirements and data to assess best financial and technical path forward.
• Support HVDC business units in acoustic-related activities.

Skills

Acoustic modelling

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Interest in technology

Education

Doctor or Master of Science in acoustics or similar

Tools

soundPLAN or similar acoustic modelling software

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to enable the green energy transition, and together with colleagues meet the world’s needs for sustainable, flexible and insecure energy?

In your work you will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business unit that is a part of Hitachi Energy’s division. The main HVDC office is in Ludvika, but for the right candidate the Västerås office may be an option. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. Hitachi Energy’s developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables, thus enabling stability cooperation between grids, sea-based wind power and more.

How you’ll make an impact

• Evaluating acoustics through calculations, modelling and 3D simulations of noise propagation.
• Perform on site measurements to verify calculations and fulfillment of requirements
• You will be working in a multidisciplinary technical environment where mechanical, climate and electrical considerations are necessary as well as cost and quality.
• Convert theoretical results into reality in actual design suggestions in cooperation with equipment and civil construction responsible.
• Be part of constant improvement activities to make sure we stay competitive also for the future.
• Interpret requirements and available data to evaluate best way forward from financial and technical point of view.
• Support our business units in the acoustic area.

Your background

• We are looking for Doctor or Master of Science in acoustics or similar experience.
• Experience from soundPLAN or similar acoustic modelling software is a merit.
• You can be fresh out of university or have long experience - we are interested in all kinds of people.
• Even though you have a degree in acoustics you also have a keen interest in, or understanding of, other areas like mechanics, climate, and electrical aspects in order to combine acoustic knowledge with the requirements on our delivery.
• Prior experience in any of the technical areas is beneficial but not a demand, your personality and interest are of high importance.
• As a person you are a positive, problem-solving individual with the attitude that everything is possible to do in a team. You will work in a team where being able to take responsibility and willingness to learn are key features.
• A general interest in technology is needed to be a good fit in this position. The goal is to have cost-effective solutions while fulfilling all requirements. Common sense and understanding of practical aspects is beneficial.
• You should ideally like working in a multicultural environment and be able to express yourself written and spoken in English.

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? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

This position is based in Ludvika or Västerås

Recruiting Manager: [e-mail]

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