R&D Engineer - FPGA Developer

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 to power your home, keep the factories running, and 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 = Great Innovation
Join us in the development of advanced electronics, mechatronics, and software for HVDCs and FACTS control and protection functions. We are responsible for development of MACH Control & Protection platform for HVDC/FACTS applications.
We offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further within Hitachi ABB Power Grids.
You will be part of our R&D department at Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Ludvika or Västerås, working together in competent and exciting cross-functional teams.
Your responsibilities
As a FPGA Design Engineer, you will work on complex functions where high performance, availability and robustness are key elements. Example designs are proprietary high-speed optical communication protocols, high-speed buses, EtherCAT, data collection, filters, and functions for HVDC control and protection.
We work in a modern environment where both rapid prototyping and productification takes place. To our help we have modern tools and labs for the complete development cycle, from early prototype testing to final system verification.
We have an innovative spirit and nothing is impossible for us to solve. The team works with challenging tasks in an agile set-up. High level of collaboration is required with all stakeholders where speed of response is the key.
We have a technical career path in R&D but also a possibility to grow into several roles within other parts of the organization where your experience can be utilized.
You will be living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
We require a university education in Engineering from reputed university or documented relevant work experience.
You have deep understanding of digital electronic design and FPGAs or ASICs.
Minimum of 5 years of experience from professional development processes and electronics development.
Deep knowledge in VHDL or Verilog.
Deep knowledge in FPGA-architectures (Xilinx, Intel, Lattice, MicroSemi or similar).
You are a good team player with great collaboration skills.
Fluency in English both written and spoken is required.
Fluency in Swedish is highly desirable (although not mandatory).

More about us
Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements! Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. Good teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed in the role!
Welcome to apply before 18th of October! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Jan Juntunen jan.juntunen@hitachi-powergrids.com; will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; 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, hanna.kontsu@hitachi-powergrids.com
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 centres. 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