R&D Engineer - DC Link Capacitor

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 428 000 - 620 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer to design next-generation HVDC converter valves. You will focus on electrical design, capacitor integration, and collaborate with various teams. Candidates should have a PhD in relevant fields and proven expertise in HVDC technologies. The role offers flexible working conditions and career growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in capacitor technologies for HVDC applications.
• Understanding of power electronic converter technologies is required.
• Experience with dielectric materials and passive components in high-voltage environments.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for HVDC converter valves.
• Perform design calculations and circuit simulations.
• Specify and select high-voltage capacitors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration.
• Document R&D results and present findings.

Skills

Capacitor technologies for HVDC applications

Power electronic converter technologies

Communication skills

Collaborative team attitude

Reliability engineering

Education

PhD in Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

The opportunity

As a R&D Engineer in the HVDC Valve Development team, you will be at the forefront of designing next-generation converter valves for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. Your work will focus on the electrical design and integration of high power capacitors within valve cells, contributing to the system reliability, efficiency, and safety of global HVDC transmission solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of valves including cell capacitor integration, for HVDC converter valves.
• Perform design calculations, circuit simulations, and stress analysis on electrical components, especially capacitors.
• Specify, select, and qualify high-voltage capacitors for power electronics applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, insulation, control, system design) to ensure seamless integration of capacitor units into valve.
• Collaborate with Hitachi Energy Research and capacitor supplier (PGHV) for aligning their strategic R&D initiative on capacitors with HVDC, in alignment with HVDC Product Management/Product Owners.
• Write and review technical requirements, technical specifications, test plans, and validation reports for capacitor components and valve cell prototypes.
• Plan and participate in high-voltage validation and reliability testing in laboratory environments.
• Document R&D results and present findings to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Contribute to design review meetings, ensuring compliance with internal standards and guidelines.
• Contribute and collaborate with digital initiatives.

Your background

• PhD in Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or compatible master’s degree in a relevant field, combined with a few years of industrial experience, is highly valued.
• Proven expertise in capacitor technologies for HVDC applications.
• Understanding of power electronic converter technologies is required.
• Experience with various dielectric materials and passive components in high-voltage environments.
• Background in reliability engineering is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team attitude are essential.
• Demonstrated experience in leading R&D projects is considered a strong advantage, highlighting your ability to drive innovation and guide cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Zahra Norouzian, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone] ; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [e-mail]

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.