R&D Senior Design Engineer

The opportunity

Are you an experienced software professional with a passion for developing solutions that support critical infrastructure and the energy transition? Join Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business as an R&D Senior Design Engineer in Vaasa or Helsinki, Finland.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of our MicroSCADA X product portfolio, a leading platform used by utilities and industries to monitor and control energy systems. As part of our local R&D team in Finland and a global development network, you will help design, develop, and continuously improve innovative software solutions that meet the highest quality and reliability standards.

How you'll make an impact

• Contribute to the development and evolution of the MicroSCADA X product portfolio.

• Participate in software architecture discussions and evaluate technical design alternatives.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern development practices.

• Review software designs and code to ensure quality, maintainability, and performance.

• Create and maintain design documentation and quality-related artifacts.

• Collaborate closely with colleagues across global, multi-site development teams.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to software quality, cybersecurity, and development processes.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, including AI-driven development approaches and industry best practices.

Your background

• Several years of experience in software development and engineering.

• Strong programming skills in C++, C#, and the .NET Framework.

• Hands-on experience with Visual Studio, Git, and Azure DevOps.

• Experience developing software for Windows-based real-time or mission-critical environments.

• Practical knowledge of unit testing frameworks and software quality assurance practices.

• Experience with performance analysis and profiling in Windows environments.

• Familiarity with software development in international and multi-site project environments.

• An open mindset and willingness to learn new technologies and processes, including AI, cybersecurity, root cause analysis, and modern software engineering methods.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Fluency in English and Finnish; other language skills are considered an advantage.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the worlds energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for todays generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.