Application Functions Developer – Power System Protection and Control

4 weeks ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi ABB Power Grids Full time

The opportunity
In this role you will be part of Grid Automation Products. We are responsible for development, marketing and sales as well as manufacturing of protection and control products for power generation, transmission and sub-transmission network applications. We offer a complete portfolio of world class products for Digital substation solutions. The unit also offers services, for example education that enables the customers to obtain maximal benefit from their investment in Hitachi Energy's protection and control solutions.

As Application Functions Developer, you will be integrated in a team of R&D engineers. The group is involved with development and maintenance of power system protection and control algorithms within the global Grid Automation Products R&D from last 100 years. We have a friendly, diverse and multidisciplinary environment. This is a team that you can flourish in and where you are given responsibility as well as large degree of freedom to decide the path of the design and implementation of algorithms for most complex scenarios of power system.

Since we have close collaboration with our team in India, as well as customers worldwide you will have an opportunity to broaden your network, building a great platform for a sustainable career within Hitachi Energy.

How you'll make an impact

Your main mission will be development and implementation of state-of-the-art protection algorithms that keep modern power systems running despite on faults and disturbances.

Being responsible for analyzing challenging cases as well as inventing, implementing and testing new solutions to ensure the high quality and performances for our customers.

You will collaborate with hardware and system software developers, project and product managers along with application experts and Hitachi Energy's research centers worldwide.

Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

You have Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, with good knowledge of simulation tools.

Knowledge of Power Grids Protection and Control, embedded C programming, and Power System components is a benefit.

You are analytical, with a strong focus on details and quality, and at the same you can grasp the bigger picture.

A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.

You are fluent in English, oral and written alike.

What we offer

  1. Collective agreement
  2. Flexible working time
  3. Health care and wellness allowance
  4. Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
  5. Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
  6. Various trainings and education supporting employee development
  7. Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
  8. Supplementary compensation for parental leave
  9. Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

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

Recruiting Manager Sachin Srivastava, sachin.srivastava@hitachienergy.com , will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Almgren, +46 107-38 14 17; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com .

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

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