HVDC - Experienced electrical design engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Sweden; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering firm is hiring an Electrical Valve Design Experienced Project Engineer in New York. The role involves semiconductor valve calculations, simulations, and specifying testing requirements. Candidates must have a Bachelor or Master’s in Power Engineering or related fields, with at least 5 years of HVDC experience. Knowledge of tools like Matlab and fluency in English are essential, while having a positive attitude and problem-solving skills is highly valued. Flexible working arrangements and various employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS.
• Good knowledge of engineering tools.
• Self-motivated and curious.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiconductor valve calculations including electrical, thermal and losses.
• Perform semiconductor valve simulations including circuit and FEM simulations.
• Specify testing requirements to ensure conformity with standards.

Skills

Power Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Matlab

FEM simulations

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

.Electrical Valve Design Experienced Project Engineer page is loaded## Electrical Valve Design Experienced Project Engineerremote type: Onsitelocations: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0121291**Location:**Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden**Job ID:**R0121291**Date Posted:**2026-04-21**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**The Electrical Valve Design department is a part of Hitachi Energy HVDC Products in Ludvika. We as a department are globally responsible for electrical design and requirements of semiconductors based HVDC and SVC valves. HVDC valves are used to convert AC to DC, and vice versa, and are essential for HVDC power transmissions. SVC valves are used in SVC systems, to support and stabilize AC systems. We also are responsible for designing digital optical instrument transducers. These are state of the art and compact current measuring instruments suited specifically for HVDC applications. These current measuring instruments are used in different parts of an HVDC system, such as measuring the valve current to protect it against overcurrents and earth faults. It is also used for measuring harmonics and filter supervision.The Electrical Valve Design department in Sweden consists of 38 employees including the managers. We also have electrical design departments in India and China, who we work in close collaboration with. Our department is not only responsible for tenders and project deliveries, but also for productification of new valve solutions, life cycle management and provide technical support in upgrades & service projects.**Your responsibilities:*** Perform semiconductor valve calculations including electrical, thermal and losses.* Perform semiconductor valve simulations including circuit and FEM simulations.* Specify testing requirements to ensure that tests are performed according to standards.* Specify control and protection requirements on the valve.* Being responsible for customer trainings.* Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.**Your background:*** You have either a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Science in Power Engineering, Electronics, Physics or equivalent.* Minimum of 5 years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS.* You have good knowledge of engineering tools, for instance; Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, LTSpice, COMSOL or ANSYS.* Experiences aside, the most important aspect is your positive attitude and passion for electrical & electronics engineering. We are looking for you, who are self-motivated and curious, and thrive in a role where you can deepen your knowledge* Fluency in English is required, knowledge of Swedish is highly valued.* You are team player who is not hesitant in communicating with people and a natural problem solver who enjoys challenges and are open-minded and straightforward in your communication.**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 benefits could be connected to this specific roleApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!More information: Recruiting Manager, Misely Ruiz, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. For Sweden, 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, Malin Johansson, [e-mail]..## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.