R&D Engineer - Power Quality Software Tools Development at Hitachi

Västerås, Västmanland County, Sweden -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Power Systems, Software Development, Object-Oriented Programming, Software Architecture, Power Converter-Based Systems Design, Configuration Management, Systematic Thinking, English Communication

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Job ID: R0106891 Date Posted: 2025-12-17 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: 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, Majid.fazlali@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement new functionalities and improvements for Power Quality design tools software. Support configuration management, testing procedures, and the development of strategic technology roadmaps.