HVDC Embedded Control & Protection Software Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health care and wellness programs

Training and education

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB invites engineers to design and develop embedded control software for HVDC control and protection systems. You will translate customer requirements into reliable software and collaborate across Control & Protection, Hardware, IT/OT, and Operations teams.

The role involves design, testing, integration, verification, deployment, and maintenance, with opportunities for both early-career and experienced professionals to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Power Systems, or related field.
• Experience with automation, control systems, power systems, industrial software, or similar technical areas.
• Knowledge of PLCs, Industrial Control Systems, protection systems, or substation automation is beneficial.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, ModBus, or similar technologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control functions and software solutions for HVDC Control & Protection systems.
• Translate system and customer requirements into reliable engineering solutions.
• Participate in design, testing, integration, verification, deployment, and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Control & Protection, Hardware, IT/OT, and Operations teams.
• Support troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Industrial Control Systems

Protection systems

Substation automation

EtherCAT/ModBus

Azure DevOps

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB invites engineers to design and develop embedded control software for HVDC control and protection systems. You will translate customer requirements into reliable software and collaborate across Control & Protection, Hardware, IT/OT, and Operations teams.

The role involves design, testing, integration, verification, deployment, and maintenance, with opportunities for both early-career and experienced professionals to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.