Software Engineer to HVDC Control & Protection Software

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology leader is seeking a software engineer to join their HVDC Control & Protection team in Ludvika, Sweden. This role involves maintaining and developing software for high voltage direct current systems, with opportunities for remote work. Candidates should have a relevant degree and skills in software development and digital control technology. The company offers flexible working time, healthcare benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Training and education

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English, additional languages such as Swedish are an advantage.
• Interest or experience in the electric power industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop control and protection code library for HVDC projects.
• Test code changes.
• Plan and organize daily work.

Skills

Software development

Digital control technology

Signal processing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field

Job description

Overview

The opportunity to enable the green energy transition by building customized embedded control systems comprising software and hardware to meet customers\' and the world\'s needs for sustainable, flexible, and secure energy. The role supports HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology for long-distance energy transmission, improving energy transfer efficiency and grid stability. You will be part of Hitachi Energy\'s Global HVDC Control & Protection Software team, which covers Converter Control, Protection, System Solutions, Sequence & Interlocking, System Supervision & System Communication, Auxiliary Power Systems and Simulation & Verification, with interfaces to other domains such as Control & Protection, IT/OT, Hardware and Operations. This is a hybrid role with the possibility to work remotely where applicable and agreed with the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• To work on the maintenance and development of the control and protection code library which is used in HVDC projects.
• To be involved in the testing of code changes.
• To have a sense of responsibility and ownership, being capable of planning and organizing your daily work.
• To be a problem solver who takes initiative to solve challenges together with stakeholders.
• Live Hitachi Energy\'s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree within a relevant field, for example Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering.
• You have work proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Additional languages, such as Swedish, are an advantage.
• You have an interest or experience within software development and programming.
• You have an interest or experience in digital control technology and signal processing.
• You have an interest or experience from the electric power industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to create strong working relationships.

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

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies enable greater access to cleaner energy. We offer an exciting and stimulating work environment where you become an important team player delivering world-class HVDC Control & Protection for our customers. We value you as a person and believe in personal development. Please apply today, even if you do not meet all the criteria above. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Richard Prendiville, [e-mail], will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Kevin Galloway, [e-mail].

Accessibility

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