IEC61850 Engineer-MACH Control System Server

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0112842

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

How you’ll make an impact

•  Focus on the Control application ( HiDraw) for STATCOM for data collection Communication to SCADA.  
• Work With Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication. 
• Configure and update Control application using HiDraw for test setups and hardware diagrams.  
• Provide Data model according to Standards for STATCOM Functions. 
•  Ensure that all ISSUES are addressed as per the IEC61850 standard. 
•  Collaborate with the MACH team for IEC61850 profile development. 
•  Identify gaps in the tool chains and report to the respective owner. 
•  Manage the MACH backlog related to IEC61850 server functionality. 
•  Perform regular internal conformance testing to ensure existing certifications are valid. 
•  Maintain and update certification documentation for additional FACTS-specific implementations in MACH.  
•  Coordinate with DNV-GL for pre-conformance and conformance testing. 
•  Being part of the IEC61850 WG10 TK57 committee representing Hitachi Energy. 
•  Develop and implement IEC61850 data modeling as per the IEC61850-90-14 standard. 
•  Maintain the FLIB of MACH control systems and ensure correct version handling in alignment with application team releases. 
•  Maintain the description and required documentation of IEC61850 implementations in Hidraw component descriptions. 
•  Handle bugs/CRs related to MACH IEC61850 server from application teams. 

Your background

• Master’s in software engineering or related fields.  

• Experience using Hidraw for Control Application.  

• Experience in Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication. 

• Experience in C++ and software structure.   

• Knowledge of conformance testing and certification processes. 

•  Strong collaboration skills to work with various teams. 

• Knowledge of software development and automate testing.  

•  Good documentation and structured approach. 

•  Analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving. 

•  Ability to manage backlogs and handle bugs/CRs effectively. 

•  Adaptability to new standards and evolving project requirements. 

•  Willingness to continuously learn and improve technical and soft skills.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
• Various training 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 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!

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