PCB Designer

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Do you have a deep interest in technology and would like to join a multinational organization with lots of development opportunities? Join Hitachi Energy as a PCB Designer and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies bring cleaner energy to more people. Take a leap in your career and seize this opportunity!
Your responsibilities
Design of analog and digital PCBs, i.e. define layer stack-up, perform component placement, routing of digital, analog, and power signals
PCB component library creation and maintenance, i.e. create electronic library symbols, geometries, footprints etc. per IPC standards
Completion of PCB layout reviews prior to PCB release for manufacturing
Create and release documentation for fabrication of PCBs
Define and follow up on internal rules regarding PCB design and component library
Interface with different teams and EMS suppliers to continuously improve the component library, design rules, constraints and DFM guidelines
Maintain current PCB design tools and continuously evaluate new tools
Continuously observe PCB design-related technology and implement continuous improvements within the organization

Your background
Experience with schematic capture, layout and library management tools (Altium Designer is preferred)
Minimum experience; 8 years on PCB layout, 5 years on component definition and PCB library management
Proven experience on PCB layout of digital boards, i.e. high speed interfaces such as DDR2/3/4, PCIe, USB, etc
Proven experience on PCB layout of analog boards, i.e. low noise analog front end/output stage design; power boards, i.e high voltage/high current PCB design, power supplies, isolation, clearance, creepage, etc
Theoretical knowledge and practical experience on EMC, grounding, crosstalk, signal integrity, impedance control, power distribution network design
Knowledge of production of PCBs and PCBAs
Experience on flex, rigid-flex PCB design is a plus
IPC CID/CID+ certificate is a plus

More about us
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Welcome to apply by September 8! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better.  
More information: Recruiting Manager Onur Aktop, onur.aktop@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. Any other questions can be directed to lead recruiter Hanna Kontsu, hanna.kontsu@hitachienergy.com.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com