About this role
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. The electrical valve design department is a part of ABB HVDC Products in Ludvika and it is responsible for the electrical design of semiconductor 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, in order to support and stabilize AC systems. The electrical design department has 10 employees and works in close collaboration with our offices in India and China. The department works with technical tender and delivery projects. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.abb.com/hvdc . Tasks: Would you like to help us develop the HVDC technique of tomorrow? As our new Electrical Valve Design Engineer you will work with power electronics in high power transmission applications, Power Grids’ HVDC. On a regular basis you will perform semiconductor valve calculations and simulations in order to find out voltage stresses and losses in the semiconductors and valve electronics. The theoretic calculations will be combined with high power testing in our test laboratories. It will be your task to specify the testing and ensure that it is performed in accordance with valid standards and customer specifications. Requirements: You hold a Bachelor of Science, or preferably a Master of Science, in Power Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent. Work experience is preferable, but not a demand. It is equally valuable if you have worked with software like MATLAB, Mathcad or PSCAD. As you will be part of a company that operates on the global arena, you must be proficient in English. Preferably you are also fluent in Swedish. It will be a part of your job during projects, tenders and development to communicate with other departments, team members, projects leaders, suppliers and customers. It is therefore important that you are open-minded and straightforward in your communication. Finally, you are a natural problem solver, who enjoys meeting new challenges. Additional info: Recruiting Manager Sanchit Singh +46 240 784549, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 240-78 29 86, Unionen: Göran Börjesson, +46 240-78 32 89, Ledarna John X. Eriksson +46 240-78 27 20. All other questions can be directed to Recruitment Consultant Hanna Kontsu +46 21-32 53 25. Last day to apply is 2019-01-25. Selection process will be handled continuously. We look forward to receiving your application ABB strives to have a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome female candidates to apply.