R&D Engineer - Electronics Component Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
In this role you will be part of Technology & Solutions Development, within the Power Grids division, in Ludvika. The MACH Control & Protection Platform R&D department is a part of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Technology & Solutions Development 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 find out more about our world leading technology at https://www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc.
Your responsibilities
Work closely with product development teams especially electronics design engineers during development of new products as well as maintenance of existing products:
-Providing support during internal component request process and searching for suitable components as needed.
- Comparing component specifications and data sheets to propose alternate components for further analysis.
- Making sure during components selection that selection process has a product life cycle perspective in line with overall lifetime expectation of the complete product
- Helping avoid single sourcing situations with very narrow design specifications that limit potential supplier base.
Interface with electronics component manufacturers to get:
-Technical information regarding electronics components.
- Obsolescence information to be used as base for electronics product life cycle decisions.
- Environmental compliance information (RoHS, Reach etc.).
- Information that prevents us from using components containing conflict minerals.
- Information regarding component manufacturer mergers and acquisitions that might influence our business or cause product level life cycle issues.
Communicate and interact with internal supply chain management and electronics manufacturers regarding component related questions:
- Find and propose alternative sources/components in case of procurements problems.
- Help manage supply risk by eliminating single source for critical components.
Work in interaction with a PLM system to secure:
- Correct technical component data.
- Correct environmental compliance data.
- Up to date technical information such as data sheets, PDNs etc

Your background
To succeed in this role, you have a deep understanding of electronics components from electronics development work and/or experience of working as component engineer in a supply chain or development organization.
You have a university education but relevant experience in component engineering tasks is the most important.
Continuous follow up of electronics component industry is a plus.
You have a deep interest in electronics focused specifically on electronics components.
Knowledge and continuous follow up of developments in electronics component industry.
Experience of search and selection of components for new designs.
Experience of advanced PLM tools.
Experience of electronics manufacturing and component sourcing processes.
Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics.
On a personal level, you are professional, open-minded and have quality-focused mindset.
We are a global team. Spoken and written skills in English are mandatory and fluency in Swedish is highly desirable.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply 15th of September! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Onur Aktop, +46 722-38 63 50, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Hanna Kontsu, +46 107-38 53 25.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com