HVDC - Experienced electrical design engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 491,427 - 709,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities

Mentor support during onboarding

Various training and education

Diverse company with over 70 nationalities

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee benefits portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Ludvika, Sweden, to join their Electrical Valve Design department. The role involves performing semiconductor valve calculations, simulations, and specifying testing requirements while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree, a minimum of five years in HVDC or GPQS, and proficiency in engineering tools. The position offers flexible working time, health care benefits, and career opportunities both locally and globally.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS.
• Strong knowledge of engineering tools required.
• Positive attitude and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiconductor valve calculations including analyses.
• Specify testing and control requirements for the valve.
• Deliver training materials and conduct sessions.

Skills

Semiconductor valve calculations

Engineering tools (Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, LTSpice, COMSOL, ANSYS)

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Swedish

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Power Engineering, Electronics, Physics or equivalent

Job description

The Electrical Valve Design department is part of Hitachi Energy HVDC Products in Ludvika, Sweden, and is globally responsible for the electrical design and requirements of semiconductor-based HVDC and SVC valves. The department designs digital optical instrument transducers that measure current in HVDC systems and provides technical support in upgrades and service projects.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform semiconductor valve calculations, including electrical, thermal, and loss analyses.
• Perform semiconductor valve simulations, including circuit and FEM simulations.
• Specify testing requirements to ensure tests meet applicable standards.
• Specify control and protection requirements for the valve.
• Deliver customer training materials and conduct training sessions.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Power Engineering, Electronics, Physics or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS.
• Strong knowledge of engineering tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, LTSpice, COMSOL or ANSYS.
• Positive attitude, self‑motivated, curious, and thrive in roles where knowledge can be deepened.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Swedish highly valued.
• Team player, open‑minded, straightforward communicator and natural problem solver.

What we offer:

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy both in Sweden and globally
• Mentor support during onboarding
• Various training and education to support employee development
• Diverse company with over 70 nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee benefits portal with discounts and perks
• Additional benefits may be related to this specific role

For any queries about the position, contact Recruiting Manager Misely Ruiz at [e-mail] or Talent Acquisition Partner Malin Johansson at [e-mail].

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