
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås
The opportunity We are looking for several motivated and highly qualified Control Application Engineers to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible ...
The opportunity
We are looking for several motivated and highly qualified Control Application Engineers to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for the control and protection software in our customer projects across the globe.
As part of Hitachi Energy’s Global Center of Competence for FACTS engineering, you will work closely with other engineering teams, sub suppliers, project managers, customers, and other Hitachi units in an international environment.
You will follow a project from start to finish — from tender, design, implementation, testing and verification, all the way to the final energization at site.
We welcome applications from experienced professionals, as well as younger applicants who are keen to take their careers to the next level.
How you’ll make an impact
Design, implement, test and debug control logic and power control algorithms for FACTS devices.
Perform combined testing of the control system software and hardware using realtime simulators.
Understand customer needs by reading customer specifications, participating in customer meetings and verifying compliance with customer requirements in factory acceptance test.
Maintain extensive contact with other engineering groups, lead engineers, local Hitachi Energy offices, and customers throughout the project.
Travel to site to assist with energization, working closely with local teams ensuring the system starts up safely and performs as expected.
Demonstrate strong responsibility and ownership, with the ability to plan and organize daily work effectively.
Your background
Hold an M.Sc. in Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems, Control System, power electronics, automatic control theory, software engineering or similar technical field.
Experience in software development, programming and testing.
Engineering experience in control theory, power systems, including plants, converter stations, automation, FACTS, or HVDC is beneficial.
Knowledge and previous experience of power quality applications, active/reactive power concepts and MACH™ control system will be an added advantage.
Since you will be working in an international environment it is essential that you communicate fluently in English, Swedish language skills are considered as an advantage.
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
Recruiting Manager Lars Olsson, lars.olsson@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this 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 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com
The Opportunity As a Control System Performance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the dynamic performance of FACTS control systems throughout the entire delivery lifecycle. In this role, you will translate customer requirements and grid‑code specifications into well‑tuned, verified, and documented control behavior. You will work with advanced EMT and HIL simulations and collaborate closely with project teams, R&D, and customers to secure robust system performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies in high‑power converter control systems and contribute directly to the stability and reliability of power grids worldwide. How you'll make an impact Ensure the control system’s dynamic performance from early design stages through FAT and site commissioning. Develop, tune, and verify control functions using Virtual MACH models; perform performance verification with PSCAD and RTDS/RSCAD. Conduct Control Performance Simulation Studies and support dynamic performance‑related studies during PSCAD simulations, Factory Acceptance Tests, and commissioning activities. Analyze customer requirements, grid codes, and technical specifications; translate them into verification cases and acceptance criteria. Present performance results to internal stakeholders and customers; investigate root causes of deviations and drive mitigation actions. Collaborate closely with Control Application, System Studies, System Design, and R&D teams to ensure high‑quality deliveries. Provide technical guidance and mentorship within the team, contributing to competence development and continuous knowledge sharing. Your Background M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5–8 years’ experience in power‑converter control and EMT simulations (PSCAD, RTDS/RSCAD). Strong understanding of control theory for high‑power electronic converters. Experience from customer‑facing engineering environments. Excellent communication skills in English. Experience with MACH™/HiDraw development (a merit). Knowledge of grid‑code compliance or grid‑forming converter applications is advantageous. Strong analytical ability with a structured approach to problem‑solving. Ability to manage multiple technical tasks and work both independently and within cross‑functional teams. 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 an 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, Afshin Samadi, afshin.samadi@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 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Antra Volujevica, antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com
The opportunity We are seeking a Control Lead Engineer to Join our experienced team at Power Quality and help to enable the green transition in the worldwide energy market by delivering solutions from our market-leading FACTS portfolio. In this role, you will be able to combine your technical skills with your leadership skills. You will lead a subproject team of control engineers within the areas of Control Applications, SCADA, HMI, Network, and Cyber Security and at the same time technically contribute to one or several of the above areas depending on your expertise. The position offers opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge and at the same time develop your leadership skills. You will have a central role in the project and be the interface between the control engineering team and the customer as well as other project team members. As Control Lead Engineer you will also be a part of our growth and transformation journey, driving continuous improvement initiatives in line with our strategic objectives. "I chose to apply to Hitachi for two key reasons – our focus on the energy sector and the fact that we’re a company in growth and transformation. It’s inspiring to be part of a forward-looking organization where development is a natural part of everyday work." – Andreas Axelsen How you’ll make an impact You will lead and inspire a sub-project team of control engineers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective engineering solutions for our customers. The team works with everything from design and implementation to verification and commissioning of control systems to meet customer requirements in delivering solutions. You will take on overall technical responsibility for the team’s technical scope of work and ability to meet scheduling requirements and agreed budgets. You will have the opportunity to combine the lead role with a design role in one or several of the control system's technical areas. You will actively contribute to our growth and transformation journey 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 To succeed in this position, you need to be a confident leader who facilitates teamwork and communicates clearly at all levels. You hold a BSc or a MSc. in Engineering with a specialization in electrical systems, automatic control theory, software engineering or equivalent. Experience in similar technical engineering positions working with design of electrical power plants, converter stations, process control systems, substation automation or similar. As a person, you are organized, responsive and solution-driven, with a strong focus on delivering results. Hitachi Energy is a truly global company and proficiency in English is required. Swedish is considered as value added.’ 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 Andreas Axelsen, andreas.axelsen@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; 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 Kevin Galloway, Kevin.galloway@hitachienergy.com.
The opportunity We are seeking a Control Lead Engineer to Join our experienced team at Power Quality and help to enable the green transition in the worldwide energy market by delivering solutions from our market-leading FACTS portfolio. In this role, you will be able to combine your technical skills with your leadership skills. You will lead a subproject team of control engineers within the areas of Control Applications, SCADA, HMI, Network, and Cyber Security and at the same time technically contribute to one or several of the above areas depending on your expertise. The position offers opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge and at the same time develop your leadership skills. You will have a central role in the project and be the interface between the control engineering team and the customer as well as other project team members. As Control Lead Engineer you will also be a part of our growth and transformation journey, driving continuous improvement initiatives in line with our strategic objectives. "I chose to apply to Hitachi for two key reasons – our focus on the energy sector and the fact that we’re a company in growth and transformation. It’s inspiring to be part of a forward-looking organization where development is a natural part of everyday work." – Andreas Axelsen How you’ll make an impact You will lead and inspire a sub-project team of control engineers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective engineering solutions for our customers. The team works with everything from design and implementation to verification and commissioning of control systems to meet customer requirements in delivering solutions. You will take on overall technical responsibility for the team’s technical scope of work and ability to meet scheduling requirements and agreed budgets. You will have the opportunity to combine the lead role with a design role in one or several of the control system's technical areas. You will actively contribute to our growth and transformation journey 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 To succeed in this position, you need to be a confident leader who facilitates teamwork and communicates clearly at all levels. You hold a BSc or a MSc. in Engineering with a specialization in electrical systems, automatic control theory, software engineering or equivalent. Experience in similar technical engineering positions working with design of electrical power plants, converter stations, process control systems, substation automation or similar. As a person, you are organized, responsive and solution-driven, with a strong focus on delivering results. Hitachi Energy is a truly global company and proficiency in English is required. Swedish is considered as value added.’ 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 Andreas Axelsen, andreas.axelsen@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; 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 Julia Wiklund, julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com