R&D Engineer - Digital Electronics Hardware Design

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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 an R&D Engineer with a focus on Digital Electronics Hardware Design 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!
The HVDC - High Voltage Direct Current technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances & integrate renewables into the grid with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world-leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/se/sv/offering/product-and-system/hvdc
In this role you will be part of MACH Control & Protection Platform R&D department that is responsible for the development of a state-of-the-art control system for HVDC and FACTS applications.
Your responsibilities
You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of MACH products that are the main elements of HVDC – High Voltage Direct Current system
The work requires a deep understanding of digital electronics and embedded systems 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 productization take 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 for 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 have already obtained a wide knowledge within the area from a university education preferably in electrical&electronic engineering and/or embedded systems fields.
You have experience in developing digital electronics hardware preferable in the industrial electronics area
You have proven design experience in digital electronics design, high-speed communication interfaces, timing and clock distribution
Proficiency in board bring-up and debugging skills; using lab equipment and test setups for signal measurements
Experience in engineering best practices related to digital electronics design, test, and integration
Ability to prepare well-organized documentation for designs, verification/production tests and manufacturing
Experience in working with cross-functional hardware, software, and system architecture teams
Most importantly you have a deep interest in digital electronics design, together with a passion to grow and contribute. Recent graduates or candidates not satisfying experience requirements but with a strong desire to work in this area are also welcome to apply

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 customer, s 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