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Do you want to enable green energy transition and build customized embedded control systems—software and hardware—to meet customers’ and the world’s sustainable energy needs? Hard‑vacuum direct‑current (HVDC) technology is a long‑term solution for large‑scale power transmission with minimal losses. In this role as a SCADA HMI Engineer you will help design our automation system, including control cabinet layouts, user interfaces, diagnostic tools, and IT infrastructure, using the in‑house real‑time platform MACH.
How You’ll Make An Impact
* You will be a part of the HVDC team and be responsible for the IT/OT System design in our control and protection system.
* Leading system, network, and cybersecurity implementations in HVDC projects.
* Building complete infrastructure of networks and systems to support operations.
* Ensuring systems and networks contain defined levels of cybersecurity.
* Participating in security assessments as a subject‑matter expert.
* Actively contributing to identifying and capturing opportunities for improvement.
* Working together with our customers, both internally and externally, to ensure our delivery is according to their requirements and standards.
* Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues, sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines.
* You will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.
* You will have the freedom to plan and organize your daily work together with a lot of problem‑solving.
* You are 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 hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree within the relevant technical area.
* You have previous experience working with HVDC projects.
* Verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English and comfortable in customer discussions.
* Experience with network equipment (firewalls, switches, GPS clocks) and redundant network designs and protocols.
* Experience with Microsoft client‑ and server operating systems (virtual and bare metal) from legacy to current generations.
* Experience with Active Directory and the different roles, integration with third‑party devices and appliances.
* Experience with databases and high‑availability solutions.
* Experience with scripting languages and automation technologies.
* Experience with port‑, vulnerability‑, and malware scanners, able to digest and communicate the output.
* Knowledge of intrusion detection systems, security information event monitoring, application control and other Security‑relevant systems is a major plus.
* DataBase Management/SQL.
* HMI with Intouch application development.
* Backup/Image handling on servers and workstations and patch management.
* Exposure to basic knowledge of International electrical (IEEE/IEC) Standards.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. With over 50,000 people in 60 countries and revenues of around $16 billion USD, we welcome you to apply today.
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