HVDC Valve Cooling R&D Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 680,000 - 880,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Ludvika is seeking a mechanical/physics-minded engineer to advance HVDC valve cooling technology. You will research, model, and test cooling concepts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cooling into valve designs.

Required are a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics, strong CFD/thermodynamics knowledge, and NX proficiency. English fluency is essential; Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics.
• Curious about physics and new technologies for future product.
• Theoretical understanding in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Experience with CFD simulations or thermal cycle calculations advantageous.
• Open to multi-disciplinary assignments in mechanical and electrical fields.
• Experience in new product development, flow simulations, thermal cycle calculations, or cooling system control advantageous.
• Proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling, NX preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical core competencies, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T, and basic electrical technology.
• Knowledge of fieldbus technology, components/instrument, deionizing chemistry, and cooling system redundancy philosophy advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Swedish advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop new cooling technologies and improve existing ones for HVDC valve cooling systems.
• Conduct research, testing, and validation using modelling and simulation tools.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to integrate cooling systems.
• Evaluate materials, components, and suppliers based on requirements, cost and reliability.
• Contribute to new product development with valve cooling design tasks.
• Perform DFMEA to prevent future development issues.
• Prepare 3D CAD models, drawings, and BOM.

Skills

CFD simulations

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

3D-CAD modeling

Heat transfer

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in engineering physics

Tools

NX

CFD software

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Ludvika is seeking a mechanical/physics-minded engineer to advance HVDC valve cooling technology. You will research, model, and test cooling concepts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cooling into valve designs.

Required are a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics, strong CFD/thermodynamics knowledge, and NX proficiency. English fluency is essential; Swedish is a plus.