R&D Engineer - Power Quality Software Tools Development

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation Climate change, increase of renewable energy, and the challenges of creating a stable and reliable power system across the world are some of the drivers for the Grid and Power Quality Solution business at Hitachi Energy. In this role, you will be part of a team of experienced engineers and specialists in FACTS solutions, and be based in Västerås, Sweden. This team is central for creating our shunt solution design methods and you will make a difference by developing the SW design tools we use for engineering our Power Quality solutions. How you’ll make an impact Utilize your understanding of Power Systems and knowledge in Software development to develop and implement new functionalities and improvements in our design tools software suite Maintain knowledge in your competence areas and stay up to date with new development and possibilities that can benefit our design tools and the use thereof Support configuration management and development of our testing and release procedures used for our design tools suite Identify and manage risks in research and development projects, and in the wider organization Contribute to the development of strategic technology plans and roadmaps related to our tools suite and their capabilities Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction Act with integrity and transparency in a complex environment and seek collaborations within, and possibly outside, the company Your background You hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar You have a strong interest in, and prior experience of object-oriented software development and software architecture. In this role it is highly beneficial if you understand power converter-based systems design – as this is what the tools are used for. Experience in configuration management is advantageous Ability to approach work with a systematic way of thinking and propose solutions based on structured analysis You have good communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken 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 We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, don’t delay - apply today. Recruiting Manager Majid Fazlali, [e-postadress dold] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [telefonnummer dolt]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [telefonnummer dolt]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [telefonnummer dolt] or Ingrid Rinaldo, [telefonnummer dolt]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, [e-postadress dold]