HVDC Control & Protection Software Engineer
Hitachi, Ltd.2 days ago
Ludvika, SwedenEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Design and develop control functions and software solutions for HVDC Control & Protection systems.
- Translate system and customer requirements into reliable engineering solutions.
- Participate in design, testing, integration, verification, deployment, and maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with Control & Protection, Hardware, IT/OT, and Operations teams.
- Support troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Contribute to technical discussions and continuous improvement of methods and tools.
- Prepare technical documentation and support customer training activities.
- Help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of HVDC systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Power Systems, or a related field.
- Experience working with automation, control systems, power systems, industrial software, or similar technical areas.
- Knowledge of PLCs, Industrial Control Systems, protection systems, or substation automation is beneficial.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, ModBus, or similar technologies is advantageous.
- Experience with DevOps tools, preferably Azure DevOps, is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Benefits
- Collective agreement, occupational pension, and the possibility of salary exchange to pension.
- Group life insurance and additional insurance coverage.
- Flex-time and shortened working hours through a time bank.
- Hybrid work and allowances for setting up a home workplace, subject to agreement with the line manager.
- Healthcare and wellness allowance.
- Health insurance including dental, spectacles, and contact lens allowances, with an employee payment of 140 SEK per month via salary deduction.
- Psychological support program.
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave.
- Training and education supporting employee development.
- Internal career opportunities in Sweden and globally.
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.
- Full-time, non-remote role based in Ludvika, Sweden; benefits may vary by job grade, location, and contract type.
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About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.