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HVDC is a technology that allows for an efficient and clean transmission of electricity over long distances, the interconnection of different grids and supports the green energy transition by allowing renewable energy to be interconnected to the grid.

The team at HVDC Products are designing, manufacturing and testing the converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications. Hitachi Energy is looking for a Valve Cooling Project Engineer.

The Valve cooling system is a pressurized closed loop system with air cooled heat exchangers to dissipate power losses generated in high power converter valves. It is designed to meet the HVDC and Client requirements regarding performance, reliability and low maintenance. Our systems consist of pumps, vessels, filters, measuring devices, heat exchangers, interconnecting piping and redundant control and protection systems.

We welcome applications from both experienced and junior professionals who are interested to be involved with our technology and contribute to society with HVDC deliveries. We are interested in knowing more about you and what you can contribute, so do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.

This position is based in Ludvika, Gothenburg or Västerås, Sweden, with possibility of partly remote agreement.

Your responsibilities:

• By following the established HVDC processes, you will be onboarded as an engineer and get acquainted with the technology.
• After onboarding, you will be involved in a project as a support resource and go through the journey of a Cooling System engineer.
• The cooling system engineer creates the requirement specifications for the cooling systems, reviews the documentation from suppliers, clarifies technical points with clients and suppliers and participate on testing of the cooling systems for HVDC projects.
• The position requires sporadic travelling and working at suppliers’ facilities to perform system test (a period of one week, a few times per year. Site travelling can also happen, both for work and learning purposes.
• Living company 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 are a committed team member who is interested in technology, and ready to support and be supported by our Cooling System team.
• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree within electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering
• Experienced professionals or fresh out of university are welcome to apply
• Since you will be working in a global, multicultural environment, we expect you to be fluent in English, written and spoken alike.

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

More information: Recruiting Manager, Marcello Souza, marcello.souza@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. For Sweden, Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Pär Lyckbring, par.lyckbring@hitachienergy.com

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