Electrical Valve Design Engineer

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0106559

Date Posted:
2025-10-15

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, in order 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 45 employees including the managers. We also have electrical design departments in India and China, who we work in close collaboration . 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:

• Develop project and tender design documents for HVDC and FACTS applications
• Review customer specifications and Identify risks, deviations and opportunities
• Perform calculations to assess electrical stress, thermal and losses.
• Define control and protection requirements for the valve
• Perform semiconductor valve simulations and analyze the results
• Define test requirements in accordance with both internal and external standards
• Perform the failure investigation and ensure the safety in design
• Lead design review meetings, technical forums and customer trainings
• Be a team player and collaborate with other teams

Your Background:

• You have either a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Science in Power Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Physics or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in similar fields is preferable
• You have good knowledge of engineering tools such as PSCAD, Matlab and Mathcad.
• Experiences aside, the most important aspect is your positive attitude and passion for electrical & electronics engineering.
• We are looking for you, who are an open-minded and curious team player, and thrive in a role where you are challenged and can deepen your knowledge by solving problems.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English is required, and Swedish is highly valued.

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 role.

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

More information: Recruiting Manager Raja Ramasamy, [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Pär Lyckbring, [email protected]

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Location: (HE)Office_Ludvika Lyviksvagen 3

Additional location:

• Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden