IEC61850 Engineer- MACH control system Server
Hitachi, Ltd.29 days ago
Västerås, SwedenSenior
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain IEC 61850 data models and server functionality for STATCOM and MACH control systems.
- Support data collection and SCADA communication using IEC 61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
- Configure and update control applications for test setups and hardware diagrams.
- Manage the MACH IEC 61850 backlog and handle bugs and change requests from application teams.
- Perform internal conformance testing and coordinate pre-conformance and conformance testing with DNV-GL.
- Maintain certification documentation, IEC 61850 implementation descriptions, the MACH FLIB, and version handling across application releases.
- Collaborate with MACH and application teams, identify tool-chain gaps, and participate in IEC 61850 WG10/TK57 committees representing Hitachi Energy.
Requirements
- PhD or master’s degree in software engineering or a related field.
- Experience with IEC 61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
- Experience with C++ and software structure; knowledge of functional programming and Hidraw is meritorious.
- Knowledge of conformance testing and certification processes.
- Knowledge of software development and automated testing.
- Strong collaboration, documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, backlog-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to evolving standards and continuously develop technical and soft skills.
Benefits
- Collective agreement.
- Flexible working hours.
- Health care and wellness allowance.
- Career opportunities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally.
- Training and education supporting employee development.
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave.
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.
- Full-time, on-site position in Västerås, Sweden.
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.