Control Application Engineer, Västerås

Are you ready to thrive in the dynamic world of IT consulting? VIPAS AB is on the lookout for passionate, driven professionals to join our growing team and take on exciting new projects across Sweden.

🌟 About VIPAS AB

At VIPAS AB, we believe technology should empower businesses—not complicate them. We’re an IT consulting company that delivers smart, scalable, and tailored solutions using cutting-edge technologies like Java, Python, and Cloud platforms. Our expertise spans: Software Development, DevOps & Automation, Embedded Systems, Manufacturing Enginering, Mechanical Enginering, Android & Mobile Solutions, Project Management & Engineering and so on.

We’re not just consultants—we’re strategic partners guiding organizations through digital transformation with confidence and clarity.

💼 Your Role

As a Consultant at VIPAS AB, you’ll work as a control Application Engineer within Power Quality, you will be responsible for the control functionality of FACTS devices in high-impact delivery projects. You will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle—from design and implementation to verification and commissioning—and collaborate with experts across multiple engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development Design, implement, and verify power control algorithms and logic for FACTS devices.
• Create, modify, debug, test, and deploy control algorithms.
• Design and test control logic, including PI/PID or similar control algorithms.
• Apply function block programming techniques.
• Testing & Verification Perform combined testing of control system software and hardware.
• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using real-time simulators.
• Prepare customer submittals and test procedures.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests and provide technical support.
• Collaboration & Customer Interaction Work closely with SCADA, HMI, Network, Cyber Security, and other engineering teams.
• Understand customer needs by reviewing specifications and participating in meetings.
• Maintain extensive contact with engineering groups, lead engineers, and customers.

Requirements:

• Understanding of FACTS applications.
• Knowledge of control theory and power electronics.
• Experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB or real-time simulators.
• Familiarity with signal processing, active/reactive power concepts is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Engineering with specialization in Control Systems, Power Systems, Automatic Control Theory, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Experience with MACH™ system is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with a strong sense of responsibility.

🌟 Why VIPAS AB?

At VIPAS AB, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. Here’s why top IT professionals choose us:

• 📄 Secure & Transparent Employment
  We follow the Teknikföretagen (Almega) collective agreement, ensuring fair compensation, benefits, and long-term stability.
• 🌍 Diverse Industry Exposure
  Work on high-impact projects across Telecom, Automotive, Retail, and Banking, gaining experience that spans multiple sectors.
• 🚀 Accelerated Career Growth
  Whether you're a seasoned developer or an emerging tech leader, we offer continuous learning, challenging assignments, and leadership opportunities to help you grow fast and grow smart.
• 🤝 Culture of Collaboration & Curiosity
  Join a team that values innovation, inclusion, and integrity. At VIPAS, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your growth is celebrated.

📬 How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Send your resume and cover letter to kumud@vipas.se. We review applications continuously—so don’t wait!

⚠️ Note: Only candidates with Sweden PR/citizenship or a valid work permit will be considered.

Please note! We offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before the deadline. So if a role speaks to you, apply immediately!

At our core, we embrace a unique and exciting mission. We find ourselves in perhaps the most exhilarating profession on the planet. Our calling is to guide organizations through their transformative digital journeys, tackling the intricate challenges that arise. However, our true joy lies in unveiling the boundless possibilities within this transformation and, most importantly, reveling in the enjoyment of the journey itself.

We’re all about evolving, digitalizing, and crafting future-ready IT solutions for our clients, a journey of growth we embark on together, both as businesses and as individuals. Our realm of captivating projects spans across Sweden, and our vibrant hub at Globen in Stockholm reflects our strong presence.