Commissioning Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Germany AG

Jobbeschreibung

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Do you want to contribute to green energy transition? Are you interested in building customized embedded control systems that integrate both software and hardware to meet our customers' and the world's needs for sustainable, flexible and secure energy, all while working together with your colleagues?

We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, which enables energy transfer using direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. This technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and for connecting electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and aids in stabilizing of connected power grids. Especially for offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current stands as the only realistic energy transmission alternative.

In this position as a Software Engineer (f/m/d) at Hitachi Energy, you will be a part of a Control & Protection team, which focuses on Sequence & Interlocking. The demand for this expertise is increasing and therefore we are looking for both recent graduates and senior engineers to join our team.

Our flexible working practices help you to optimize both personal and business performance, while creating an environment in which all employees can develop their skills and thrive.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world-s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job type: Full-Time
Job Reference Code: R0043662


  • You will be part of all phases of delivery, which include design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of the software functions needed for safe and reliable operations of a plants and transmission links.
  • This position also involves documentation and customer training.
  • Opportunity to travel internationally for long and short assignments to our sites and costumer meetings.
  • Furthermore you`re living Hitachi Energy´s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while also caring for your colleagues and the business.
  • Last but not least, you possess as sense of responsibility and the capability of planning as well as organizing your daily work.
  • You are a problem solver who takes initiatives to tackle challenges.

  • You hold a Bachelor`s or Master`s degree within the relevant technical field.
  • Software development and programming are interesting to you – you also possess the necessary skills.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required, as you will be a part of a global business – knowing Swedish or other languages is advantageous.
  • Knowledge and interest in digital control technology, signal processing and filtering is also an advantage, as well as experience in the electric power industry – for example relay protection or digital power system automation (IED (Intelligent Electronic Devices)).
  • Previous experience with Lean Six Sigma is meritorious.
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