Senior R&D Engineer - Software developer

Join our team in the development of the real-time, high-performance control system platform MACH (Modular Advanced Control for HVDC and FACTS).

Over 60 years ago, Hitachi Energy introduced a new way of transmitting electricity across long distances with minimum losses – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). HVDC technology can now deliver up to 12 gigawatts of power at voltage levels of up to 1,100 kV, covering distances of more than 3,000 kilometers.

You will be part of the product group HVDC within Hitachi Energy in Ludvika/Västerås. The MACH platform is needed to connect offshore wind power, create synthetic inertia, connect energy systems over long distances and create a robust electricity grid prepared for the future. We offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further within Hitachi Energy.

We are looking for a software developer with 5-7 years of experience of software and system design. In our team, you will be working in experienced and knowledgeable cross-functional teams in an agile setup.

Responsibilities:

• Being involved in pre-study, design and development of cutting-edge technologies that enable the current and next generation of modular advanced control for HVDC (MACH).
• Developing and maintaining the MACH platform together with your highly competent colleagues.
• Working in one of several agile cross-functional teams (set up according to SAFe methodology).
• Further helping to develop the team's skills within the areas of fieldbus communication, real-time operating systems, computer architecture, both by taking part in, and contributing to, our great talent pool.
• Working jointly with your team members to solve problems and find new solutions.
• Working closely with both internal and external customers in our projects.
• As an employee of Hitachi Energy you will be living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• A M.Sc. or a B.Sc within Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or similar field.
• Solid experience in C/C++ and knowledge in C#.
• You have a genuine interest in computers, programming and new technologies combined with experience from similar work.
• Good understanding of embedded technologies- digital signal processing, real-time operating systems and/or multi-core systems Experience in fieldbus communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN 2.0, CANopen, HDLC, TDM.
• Experience in debugging and root cause analysis of problems related to the above technologies.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python is an added advantage.
• Example of tools that we use that it is good that you have experience in Visual Studio and Git.

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  

Welcome to apply before 2024-08-09 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!     

More information: Recruiting Manager Gabriel Oliveira, gabriel.g.oliveira@hitachienergy.com 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 10 7387043.

All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tomasz Szawica, tomasz.szawica@hitachienergy.com.