R&D Engineer- HVDC Valve Mechanical Design and Development

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-05-23

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The opportunity

HVDC is currently seeking a R&D Engineer to join the team to work with Valve Mechanical Design and Development. In this role, you will work with design teams and collaborate with engineering and research teams in Sweden and abroad, therefore it is essential that you are a team player and have great collaboration and communication skills.

You will be part of the Valve Development Department, which is a part of the Technology and Solutions Development office at HVDC. This department it is responsible for the development of new HVDC and SVC converter valves. HVDC converter valves are used to convert AC to DC, and vice versa, and are essential for HVDC power transmissions. SVC converter valves are used in SVC systems, in order to support and stabilize AC systems. The Valve Development Department is focusing mainly on electrical and mechanical design and development activities and works in close collaboration with the global HVDC organization.

As a R&D Engineer at Hitachi Energy, you will work on cutting-edge technologies to develop and update our products for HVDC. The market is always changing, and therefore we are looking for you who have an innovative and creative approach towards solving problem. The team you will be joining are composed by energetic people, with mix of experienced and young engineers and colleagues from diverse nationalities around the world.” – Hiring Manager Daniel Nordin

How you'll make an impact

• Work in new product development projects focusing on valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas – for example heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies.
• Oversee DFA/DFM for new product development across different R&D projects
• Perform DFMEA to prevent unnecessary product development issues in future.
• Perform mechanical design for converter valve components including design calculations, preparation of design specifications and technical documents.
• Preparation of 3D CAD Models, drawings and BOM.
• Participate in various product verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design.

Your Background

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, new product development, or another area within engineering.
• Deep understanding of mechanical core competences, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T and basic understanding of electrical technology.
• Experience with product lifecycle perspective in the design work by considering various aspects like reliability, safety, maintainability, tooling, and manufacturing requirements, is required.
• Strong proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling, ideally in NX environment, and basic understanding of FEM and Ansys/Abaqus is a must, working knowledge of Team Center PLM system and SAP is preferred.
• Electromechanical design experience from electric power industry or design of high voltage products, and some material knowledge is valuable.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required. Proficiency in Swedish will be an advantage.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career opportunities 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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply already today!

Recruiting manager Daniel Nordin, daniel.nordin@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives - Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers; Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Leaders: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43 ; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85.