R&D Engineer - Analog Electronics Hardware Design

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 R&D Engineer with focus on Analog Electronics Hardware Design and work in a team which 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!
In this role you will be part of MACH Products, in Ludvika. The MACH Control & Protection Platform R&D department is a part of HVDC, Hitachi Energy and is responsible for the development of state-of-the-art control system platform for HVDC and FACTS applications. The MACH C&P department in Ludvika has around 70 employees, focusing mainly on Hardware and Software design working in close collaboration with the global MACH C&P organization.
The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.
Please consider applying even if you do not have all the core competences listed below; we would like to hear from you in order to assess how your experiences and expertise can fit into our team. Come as you are and be ready to learn. Bring your passion, your energy, and join a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation.
Your responsibilities
You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of valve electronics products which constitute the hearth of a HVDC – High Voltage Direct Current system.
The work requires deep understanding of analog and/or power electronics both theoretical as well as practical tasks. Requirement management, development of design specifications and documentation are part of the work tasks as well.
You will have the responsibility to create robust designs within the cost and time limits with a product lifecycle management perspective.
We work in a modern environment where both rapid prototyping and productification takes place. To our help we have tools and labs for the complete electronic hardware development cycle, from early prototype testing to final system verification. You will have the responsibility of your design in all these steps.
You will be living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
You hold a University education within Electrical Engineering and/or Power electronics with multiple years of experience developing analog/power electronics hardware as well as you have experience with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
You have proven experience on discrete analog electronics design, e.g. transistor level design of analog front end/output stages, amplifiers, comparators, converters and gate drivers and experience on simulation and measurement techniques with proven experience in making correlation between the theoretical and practical domains.
You have experience with lab equipment and test setups for analog signal measurements, product/system verification and environmental testing.
Proven understanding and real-world application of DFx (DFM, DFA and DFT); Practical knowledge in manufacturing of PCBs and PCBAs; Experience on engineering best practices related to analog/power electronics design, test, and integration.
You have knowledge of electronic hardware development life cycle and obsolescence management, it’s also meriting if you have experience on working with multi-functional hardware, software, and system architecture.
If you have the ability to write test software for hardware verification, or experience with PLM tools, experience from reliability analysis such as MTBF, FMEA and FTA, this is considered meriting.

What we offer
Collective agreement
Flexible working time
Health care and wellness allowance
Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
Various trainings 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us 
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Last day to apply is 2024-06-23. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today.
Recruiting Manager Naman Raval, naman.raval@hitachienergy.com will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, + 46 107 38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387048; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107 38 21 85.  All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Christian Falevik, christian.falevik@hitachienergy.com.