Control System Performance Engineer

Join the Power Quality Global Center of Competence in Västerås!

We specialize in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology, which enhances power system capacity and stability. This allows more power to reach customers with minimal environmental impact and lower costs.

We are expanding our team and looking for skilled engineers with expertise in power systems and control systems for power converters. Your main task will be to ensure the dynamic performance of our control solutions based on customer grid code requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Support developing base solutions of the existing control system of various FACTS converters and new project specific functionalities for the control system dynamic performance of FACTS applications
• Responsible for the control system performance throughout the project execution from start to commissioning
• Undertake PSCAD and RTDS simulation studies individually or as part of a team to verify control dynamic performance of our FACTS solution.
• Participate in verification test of the control dynamic system performance in the Factory Acceptance and Commissioning Tests.
• Collaborate cross functionally as well as within the team, train colleagues, and offer technical support throughout the complete delivery of the project.
• Support tenders, delivery projects, and R&D activities during control system dynamic performance studies
• Making reports out of verification investigations and presenting them to customers.
• Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings.
• Coordinate and communicate with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, as well as being in close connection to research and development activities.
• Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today’s power system and control system of high-power convertors for FACTS applications
• As Sweden is the Global Center of Competence for FACTS engineering within Hitachi Energy, you will be in frequent contact with the other engineering disciplines, project managers, customers and other Hitachi Energy units in an international environment.

Your background

• You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• You are an expert in power systems and control system analysis and have at least ten years of job experience in this field.
• You have strong knowledge and background in control theories of high-power electronic converters.
• You have solid knowledge in PSCAD, RTDS, and Hidraw or any equivalent tool to develop control systems that runs in real system installed in field.
• You have hands-on experience in developing complex control functions in Hitachi Energy’s MACH control systems using Hidraw or in an equivalent C/C++ platform.
• Since you will be working in an international environment it is essential that you communicate fluently in English. Additional language skills are qualifying but not required.
• Your ability to work independently, in a team, and to assume responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.
• It is essential that you have good communication skills and can work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
• We believe that you are a curious person with the ability to learn quickly and develop in the short and long term

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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Welcome with your application already today!

Recruiting manager Afshin Samadi, +46 107-38 52 94 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo +46 107-38 58 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.