R&D Engineer, Converter and Energy Storage Testing – Power Quality

Location:
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0071362

Date Posted:
2025-01-03

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:
The opportunity

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and be part of the future of energy solutions? We are looking for a driven and dedicated individual to join our team!

At Hitachi Energy, we advance a sustainable energy future for all. We power homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us to work with fantastic people on impactful projects that benefit our communities and society.

We are growing our team focused on STATCOM solutions design, including our latest energy storage system (ESS) innovations. If you enjoy being part of developing new solutions and have a passion for lab work and electrical testing, then this can be a role for you.

How you’ll make an impact

• Conduct ESS Testing: Prepare and perform electrical tests on energy storage systems in our newly developed ESS lab.
• Lab Development: Contribute to developing the lab's capabilities, procedures, and work processes.
• Collaborate with ESS Design Team: Work closely with the ESS design team to integrate test findings into their design work and receive inputs from the design team for the testing.
• Product Testing and Certification: Support Identifying, planning, and specification of necessary product testing and certifications and documentation.
• Lab Safety: Uphold safety procedures for the lab, ensuring all safety protocols are followed. Ensure you maintain, develop and share knowledge to improve our ability to operate safe in the laboratory environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement initiatives to enhance functionality, quality, and cost, aiming to increase customer satisfaction, as part of the group developing our lab.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks in R&D projects and the broader organization.

Your background

• Electrical Engineering Degree with experience in testing and working with medium or low voltage products or systems. Understanding of FACTS solutions and energy storage, including the design and testing of components, systems, and circuits, as well as knowledge of related standards, is advantageous.
• Electrical Testing and Laboratory Safety Expertise. Demonstrated proficiency in electric laboratory work and testing is crucial for success in this role. This includes ensuring a safe and efficient working environment and adhering to electrical safety standards, particularly those relevant to electrical testing and laboratory operations
• Ability to Work with Oscilloscopes and data acquisition methods and develop test and measurement circuits.
• Proficiency with Tools such as Matlab, PLC programming and common communication protocols.
• You are a systematic thinker with a methodical approach to work, proposing solutions based on structured analysis, and you document your work clearly and effectively.
• Excellent Communication Skills fluent in English, both written and spoken. Swedish knowledge is a plus.

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

At Hitachi Energy, we value our people as our greatest asset, as we leverage diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With our skilled and global project teams, we are there to support our customers worldwide to meet their sustainable goals, paving the way for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system.

The application is now open, and we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Apply today!

Recruiting Manager Richard Mannerbro, [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Alexandra Lind, [email protected].

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