HVDC - Experienced electrical design engineer | Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy globally

Various trainings and education supporting employee development

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Ludvika seeks an experienced engineer for their Electrical Valve Design department. You'll perform calculations and simulations for semiconductor valves that are crucial for power transmission.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in HVDC, strong knowledge of engineering tools, and a passion for electrical engineering. Join a diverse team committed to technology and sustainable energy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS.
• Solid knowledge of engineering tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, LTSpice, COMSOL, or ANSYS.
• Self-motivated and eager to deepen knowledge in a challenging role.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiconductor valve calculations, including electrical, thermal, and losses.
• Conduct semiconductor valve simulations, including circuit and FEM simulations.
• Specify testing requirements to ensure compliance with standards.
• Define control and protection requirements for the valve.
• Deliver customer training.

Skills

HVDC experience

Semiconductor valve calculations

Engineering tools (Matlab, Mathcad, etc.)

Team player

Fluency in English

Education

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

Tools

Matlab

Mathcad

PSCAD

LTSpice

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

The Electrical Valve Design department is part of Hitachi Energy HVDC Products in Ludvika, responsible for electrical design and requirements of semiconductor‑based HVDC and SVC valves. HVDC valves convert AC to DC for power transmission, while SVC valves support AC system stability. Our team also designs digital optical instrument transducers that measure valve current, harmonics, and filter supervision.

The department includes 38 employees in Sweden and collaborates closely with teams in India and China. We manage tenders, project deliveries, productification of new valve solutions, life‑cycle management, and provide technical support for upgrades and service projects.

This position is based in Ludvika, Sweden. We are eager to expand our team with someone passionate about technology and sustainable energy.

Your responsibilities:

• Perform semiconductor valve calculations, including electrical, thermal, and losses.
• Conduct semiconductor valve simulations, including circuit and FEM simulations.
• Specify testing requirements to ensure compliance with standards.
• Define control and protection requirements for the valve.
• Deliver customer training.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Power Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS.
• Solid knowledge of engineering tools such as Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, LTSpice, COMSOL, or ANSYS.
• Positive attitude and passion for electrical and electronics engineering.
• Self‑motivated, curious, and eager to deepen knowledge in a challenging role.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Swedish is highly valued.
• Team player who communicates openly, is a natural problem solver, and enjoys challenges.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally
• Mentoring throughout the onboarding phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diverse company with over 70 nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• Additional benefits may apply to this specific role

Last day to apply is 2024-11-30.