
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika
The Opportunity We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Electronic Fault Tracing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will provide first-line technic...
The Opportunity
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Electronic Fault Tracing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will provide first-line technical support for our Control & Protection units – the MACH platform. Your responsibilities include managing and investigating returns and performing fault tracing on circuit boards and electronic units within the GI MACH product scope.
This is a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and continuous improvement of our technology used worldwide.
How You’ll Make an Impact
First-Line Support: Address and resolve issues related to MACH product returns.
Return Management: Investigate returns from testing, project sites, and internal customers.
Fault Tracing: Conduct detailed fault tracing on circuit boards and electronic units, collaborating with our design organization, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Case Administration: Document and manage all cases in our quality tools to ensure proper follow‑up.
Testing Expertise: Understand our internal and external test capabilities and know where different tests can be performed.
Technology Development: Identify and implement improvements, contributing to technical development and maintaining our strong global positioning.
Your Background
You have relevant education or work experience within electronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
You have hands‑on experience troubleshooting and working with electronic systems, and you feel confident handling advanced technical tasks.
You work independently, take ownership of your responsibilities, and consistently deliver high‑quality results.
You have strong analytical skills and approach problem‑solving in a structured way, while also collaborating effectively with others.
You can explain technical matters clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and you feel comfortable influencing decisions when needed.
You have strong English communication skills, both spoken and written, and can convey technical information without difficulty.
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 new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Dan Boström-Fors, dan.bostrom-fors@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. 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 Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com
The Electrical Valve Design department is a part of Hitachi Energy HVDC Products in Ludvika. We as a department are globally responsible for electrical design and requirements of semiconductors based HVDC and SVC valves. HVDC valves are used to convert AC to DC, and vice versa, and are essential for HVDC power transmissions. SVC valves are used in SVC systems, to support and stabilize AC systems. We also are responsible for designing digital optical instrument transducers. These are state of the art and compact current measuring instruments suited specifically for HVDC applications. These current measuring instruments are used in different parts of an HVDC system, such as measuring the valve current to protect it against overcurrents and earth faults. It is also used for measuring harmonics and filter supervision. The Electrical Valve Design department in Sweden consists of 38 employees including the managers. We also have electrical design departments in India and China, who we work in close collaboration with. Our department is not only responsible for tenders and project deliveries, but also for productification of new valve solutions, life cycle management and provide technical support in upgrades & service projects. This position is based in Ludvika, Sweden, and we are eagerly looking forward to expanding our team with someone that has a burning passion for technology and a sustainable future. Does this sound like you? Don’t delay – apply today! Your responsibilities: Perform semiconductor valve calculations including electrical, thermal and losses. Perform semiconductor valve simulations including circuit and FEM simulations. Specify testing requirements to ensure that tests are performed according to standards. Specify control and protection requirements on the valve. Being responsible for customer trainings. Living Hitachi Energy 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 have either a Bachelor of Science or a Master of Science in Power Engineering, Electronics, Physics or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of work experience in HVDC or GPQS. You have good knowledge of engineering tools, for instance; Matlab, Mathcad, PSCAD, LTSpice, COMSOL or ANSYS. Experiences aside, the most important aspect is your positive attitude and passion for electrical & electronics engineering. We are looking for you, who are self-motivated and curious, and thrive in a role where you can deepen your knowledge Fluency in English is required, knowledge of Swedish is highly valued. You are team player who is not hesitant in communicating with people and a natural problem solver who enjoys challenges and are open-minded and straightforward in your communication. 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 Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Last day to apply is 2024-11-30. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! More information: Recruiting Manager, Misely Ruiz, misely.ruiz@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, Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com.
Working as a Electrical Power Engineer We are looking for a engineer with 2-5 years of relevant power system experience, join one of our clients working with HVDC – a technology that enables long-distance electricity transmission and the connection of offshore wind farms. We are seeking a candidate with a positive mindset, a curious attitude, and a willingness to learn and explore new areas. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with fantastic colleagues, grow in exciting projects, and contribute to solutions that make a real impact on society and the environment. Some of your daily task could be: Participate and collaborate in project groups, responsible for electrical system design of HVDC converter stations Working with simulation tools that we mainly use are PSCAD, PSSE and Power Factory. Develop tools in Excel, MATLAB or Python to effectively analyze and process large amount of data You will perform electrical calculations and simulations for the dimensioning of HVDC systems You perform the work in an analytical and structured manner and take responsibility for your task Desired qualifications Hold a Master’s degree in Electric Power Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field At least 2-5 years of relevant power system experience Have a general understanding of electrical power systems Have good knowledge of modeling and analyzing electrical circuits in the frequency domain, both manually and using computer-based tools Approach problems with a practical and solution-oriented mindset Are a team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude towards new challenges Are fluent in spoken and written English Swedish is considered meritorious, but is not a requirement About Nexer Tech Talent Nexer Tech Talent is part of the Nexer Group – a tech company with deep roots in Swedish entrepreneurship and innovation. Together, we are over 2500 employees in 16 countries who, for more than 35 years, have helped our clients stay ahead strategically, technologically, and communicatively. Learn more about Nexer Tech Talent here.
R0029285 R&D Engineer - Analog Electronics Hardware Design The Opportunity Do you have a deep interest in technology and would like to join a multinational organization with lots of development opportunities? Join Hitachi Energy as a R&D Engineer with focus on Analog Electronics Hardware Design and work in a team which is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies bring cleaner energy to more people. Take a leap in your career and seize this opportunity! In this role you will be part of MACH Products, in Ludvika. The MACH Control & Protection Platform R&D department is a part of HVDC, Hitachi Energy and is responsible for the development of state-of-the-art control system platform for HVDC and FACTS applications. The MACH C&P department in Ludvika has around 70 employees, focusing mainly on Hardware and Software design working in close collaboration with the global MACH C&P organization. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. How you´ll make an impact You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of valve electronics products which constitute the hearth of a HVDC – High Voltage Direct Current system The work requires deep understanding of analog and/or power electronics both theoretical as well as practical tasks. Requirement management, development of design specifications and documentation are part of the work tasks as well You will have the responsibility to create robust designs within the cost and time limits with a product lifecycle management perspective We work in a modern environment where both rapid prototyping and productification takes place. To our help we have tools and labs for the complete electronic hardware development cycle, from early prototype testing to final system verification. You will have the responsibility of your design in all these steps You will be 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 have already obtained a wide knowledge within the area from a university education preferably in electrical engineering and/or power electronics fields, Master’s or higher degree is a plus You have 8+ years’ experience on developing analog/power electronics hardware, you have 5+ years of experience with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools You have proven experience on discrete analog electronics design, e.g. transistor level design of analog front end/output stages, amplifiers, comparators, converters and gate drivers; experience on simulation and measurement techniques with proven experience in making correlation between the theoretical and practical domains; theoretical knowledge and practical experience on EMI, EMC, grounding and low noise analog electronics design on board level Proficiency in board bring-up and debugging skills; Experience with lab equipment and test setups for analog signal measurements; Experience on product/system verification and environmental testing Proven understanding and real-world application of DFx (DFM, DFA and DFT); Practical knowledge in manufacturing of PCBs and PCBAs; Experience on engineering best practices related to analog/power electronics design, test, and integration Ability to prepare well organized documentation for designs, verification/production tests and manufacturing Knowledge of electronic hardware development life cycle and obsolescence management; Experience on working with multi-functional hardware, software, and system architecture teams Ability to write test software for hardware verification is a plus; Experience with PLM tools is a plus; Experience from reliability analysis such as MTBF, FMEA and FTA is a plus More about us Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today. Recruiting Manager Naman Raval, naman.raval@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. 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 Lead Recruiter, Agata Koper, agata.koper@hitachienergy.com