HVDC Control & Protection Software Engineer - System Supervision & Communication
Hitachi, Ltd.1 day ago
Ludvika, SwedenEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Support software development, testing, and verification activities for HVDC projects.
- Develop and maintain software with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Perform software testing and help identify and resolve technical issues.
- Prepare and update technical documentation.
- Collaborate with Control & Protection, IT/OT, Hardware, and Operations engineers.
- Take responsibility for assigned tasks, follow engineering processes, and seek support when needed.
- Support commissioning activities and customer projects as experience develops.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree, or soon-to-graduate status, in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field.
- Basic programming and software development knowledge.
- Interest in software testing, automation, digital control systems, or industrial communication.
- Knowledge of Git or Azure DevOps is advantageous but not required.
- Knowledge of HVDC, power systems, EtherCAT, or other industrial communication protocols is advantageous.
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Professional working proficiency in English; Swedish or other languages are advantageous.
Benefits
- Collective agreement, occupational pension, and possible 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.
- Health care and wellness allowance.
- Health insurance including dental, spectacles, and contact lens allowances.
- Psychological support program and supplementary parental-leave compensation.
- Training, education, internal career opportunities in Sweden and globally, and an employee benefits portal with discounts and perks.
- Full-time, non-remote position in Ludvika, Sweden; benefits may vary by job grade, location, and contract type.
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.