R&D Senior Engineer for System Design | Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities within

Mentor to support onboarding

Training and education programs

Diverse multinational team

Parental leave compensation

Employee Benefit Portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to develop advanced control strategies for HVDC systems, including MMC and LCC technologies. You will design, validate, and optimize control algorithms, perform stability and transient analyses, and contribute to strategic technology roadmaps in a global, collaborative setting.

The role requires leadership in system-level evaluations and mentoring of junior engineers, with strong English communication and expertise in HVDC control systems and

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Power Systems, Electrical Machines and Drives, or Power Electronics Control.
• Several years of experience in HVDC or FACTS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize control algorithms for MMC- and LCC-based HVDC systems.
• Lead system-level dynamic performance evaluations and drive improvements in control strategies.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technology roadmaps.
• Perform stability analyses, harmonic studies, and transient simulations.
• Collaborate in an agile, safety‑focused team environment.

Skills

HVDC control

Small-signal analysis

Transient simulations

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Power Systems

MSc in Power Electronics

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

EMTP-RV

Modelica

RTDS

Job description

Join our HVDC R&D team at Hitachi Energy and help pioneer the future of energy transmission. We are now looking for a R&D Senior Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced control strategies for HVDC systems, including Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) and Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technologies. This is a unique opportunity to work in a global, collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

In this role, you will design and optimize control algorithms for MMC- and LCC-based HVDC systems, including multiterminal HVDC (MTDC) configurations. You will also perform small-signal stability analysis, harmonic studies, and transient simulations to ensure robust and reliable system performance. A key part of your responsibilities will be to lead system‑level dynamic performance evaluations and drive continuous improvements in control strategies. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to strategic technology roadmaps, helping shape the future direction of HVDC control systems and power electronics design.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Contribute to converter topology design, control and protection, and main circuit development for VSC HVDC and LCC HVDC systems.
• Perform insulation coordination, steady‑state and dynamic stability studies, harmonic analysis, and performance assessments under various conditions.
• Address evolving customer requirements with a strong stakeholder focus.
• Uphold our core values of safety, integrity, and responsibility.
• Collaborate in a supportive and agile team environment.
• Take ownership of both technology and your personal development.

Your Background

• PhD or MSc in Power Systems, Electrical Machines and Drives, or Power Electronics Control.
• Several years of experience in HVDC or FACTS technologies.
• Strong knowledge of MMC topologies and HVDC control systems.
• Experience in small‑signal stability analysis and transient simulations.
• Skilled in simulation tools: MATLAB, PSCAD/EMTDC, EMTP‑RV, and ideally Modelica, RTDS, Python, C/C++.
• Open‑minded, solution‑oriented, and collaborative with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English is required.

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 the 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 an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you and would you like to live and work in the birthplace of the HVDC and 3‑phase power systems? Welcome to apply for this position!