Software Engineer for Control & Protection - System Supervision & Communication

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job Id:

R0074494

Date Posted:

2025-10-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Do you want to enable green energy transition, and together with colleagues build customized embedded control and protection systems consisting of both software and hardware to meet our customers' and the world's needs for a sustainable, flexible, and secure energy future?

We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.

In this role as a Software Design Engineer at Hitachi Energy you will be a part of a Global HVDC Control & Protection Software team. Our team is responsible for Protection, we have interfaces towards other domains within Control & Protection, IT/OT, Hardware and Operations.

The need for expertise in our area is increasing and we are therefore looking for both freshly graduated students and senior engineers to join our team.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be part of all phases of delivery, which includes design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of the software functions needed for safe and reliable operations of a plants and transmission links.
• To be part of all phases of delivery, which includes design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of the software functions needed for safe and reliable operations of plants and transmission links, with the opportunity to also travel internationally for short assignments to our sites for Commissioning and costumer meetings.
• To work with documentation and customer trainings.
• To have a sense of responsibility and ownership, being capable of planning and organizing your daily work.
• To be a problem solver who takes initiatives to solve challenges together with stakeholders.
• You are 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

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree within a relevant field, such as Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• Knowledge about medium and low voltage equipment/ Auxiliary power system. 
• Experience in working with DevOps tools like Azure DevOps
• Knowledge/Experience with EtherCAT, ModBus and other industrial protocols. 
• You have knowledge about PLC and or Industrial Control System.
• Fluency in English is required, written and spoken alike. Knowledge in Swedish or other languages is meritorious.
• You are a genuine team player where collaboration and interaction with others is a vital part of your work.

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

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

Recruiting Manager Elmira Birkehag, elmira.birkehag@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, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com

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