Control Specialist Climate System

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health care

Wellness allowance

Pension

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Ludvika, Sweden, is seeking an engaged control engineer to support the climate system design of HVDC stations. You will develop, configure, and verify control and protection functions in real-time systems, using graphical function blocks.

Collaborate with climate system designers to align functionality with implementation, participate in factory tests and on-site commissioning, and improve control logic to ensure reliable operation across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Electronics.
• Experience with control and protection systems in power or industrial applications.
• Site commissioning experience for control and protection systems.
• Excellent English communication skills; Swedish is an advantage.
• Knowledge of wiring, cabling, terminals, connectors, and electrical installation requirements.
• Experience with Modbus, HMI development, graphical function block programming (HiDraw), and HVDC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, test, and verify climate system functions in a laboratory environment.
• Participate in system testing, factory system tests (FST), and commissioning at site.
• Troubleshoot and improve control logic and functionality.
• Document functions and system solutions and align climate system control with overall functionality.
• Support future climate system control solutions to ensure end-to-end process quality through commissioning.

Skills

Control systems

Protection systems

HVDC systems

HiDraw

Modbus

HMI development

Real-time systems

Site commissioning

English communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Electronics

Tools

Modbus

HiDraw

HMI development

HVDC systems

Job description

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID:R0142184Date Posted:2026-09-07Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe are looking for an engaged and experienced control engineer to support our expanding team of engineers working with the climate system design of HVDC stations. The climate system is essential to facilitate safe and reliable operation of the HVDC station. The increased installed base of projects as well as the large number of parallel ongoing projects means an increased need for control competence within the climate system design department. You will work closely with the climate system designers ensuring alignment between intended functionality and actual implementation. In this role, you will work with the development, configuration, and verification of control and protection functions for HVDC installations. Programming is performed in graphical function block environments for real-time systems, where you build logic for regulation, monitoring, and protection.“At Hitachi Energy, the Climate System team plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of HVDC stations across the globe. We are building a strong, multidisciplinary organization that combines deep technical competence with collaboration and innovation. As a Control Specialist in climate system department, you’ll be part of this journey. If you are motivated by engineering excellence and global impact, we would be happy to welcome you to our team ” - Farshad Abbasi, Manager Climate SystemHow you’ll make an impactSimulate, test, and verify functions of climate system in a laboratory environmentParticipate in system testing, factory system tests (FST), and commissioning at siteTroubleshoot and improve control logic and functionalityDocument functions and system solutionsReviewing and updating implementation of intended functionality for climate system.Proactively working with future climate system control solutions making sure the climate system control is aligned with overall functionality.Increase the quality of the deliveries by ensuring the end-to-end process for the climate system is implemented in all phases all the way to commissioning.Your backgroundDegree in Electrical Power Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Electronics, or equivalent.Experience with control and protection systems in power or industrial applications.Strong interest in control systems, control theory, and real-time systems.Site commissioning experience for control and protection systems.Excellent English communication skills; Swedish is an advantage.Broad understanding of control and protection functionality and power system operations.Knowledge of wiring, cabling, terminals, connectors, and electrical installation requirements.Experience with Modbus, HMI development, graphical function block programming (e.g., HiDraw), and HVDC systems is a plus.More about usWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)Group life insurance and additional insurances.Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bankHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)Health care and wellness allowanceHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)Psychological support programSupplementary compensation for parental leaveVarious trainings and education supporting employee developmentInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globallyEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.Are you ready for a new and exciting opportunity? Does this role sound like a good match for your skills and ambitions? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today.Recruiting Manager Farshad Abbasi, [e-mail] , will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza, [e-mail] .Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, + 46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone].Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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