Graduate Automation Engineer

1 week ago

Walton On The Hill, United Kingdom Hitachi Energy Ltd. Full time

The Graduate Automation Engineer position is foundational and intended for individuals at the beginning of their careers who wish to impact the modernisation, optimisation, and safety of electrical operations through substation automation solutions. This role is crucial in creating and implementing solutions in the energy sector. Responsibilities Supporting Design and Development: Assist in conceptualising, designing, and developing substation automation systems, including both hardware and software components to ensure seamless integration and robust performance. Deployment of Automation Solutions: Participate hands‑on in deploying automation technologies in real‑world settings, ensuring solutions are practical and effective in the field. Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with experts in electrical engineering, networking, computer science, and cybersecurity to ensure solutions are secure, efficient, and compliant with industry standards. Project Lifecycle Involvement: Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of substation automation projects, from initial concept through testing and commissioning. Technical Exposure SCADA Systems: Learn to design, configure, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control industrial processes. RTU/PLC Programming: Develop skills in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and optimisation for Remote Control Unit and Programmable Logic Controllers. Industrial Networking: Work with industrial communication protocols and network architectures to enable reliable connectivity. OT Cybersecurity: Learn frameworks and best practices to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Teamwork: Contribute to integrating hardware and software, optimising system performance, and ensuring solutions meet technical and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Degree within Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Communication Engineering, or a similar field. Passion for Engineering: A genuine interest in engineering, design, and development is essential. Curiosity and Inquisitiveness: Eagerness to learn, explore new technologies, and solve complex problems. Leadership and Teamwork: An intrinsic interest in people, leadership, and achieving success through teamwork is highly valued. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time—balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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