R&D Engineer - Power Electronics Hardware Design

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
Do you have a deep interest in technology and would like to join a multinational organization with lots of development opportunities? Join Hitachi ABB Power Grids as a R&D Engineer with focus on Power 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 Technology & Solutions Development 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
You will be responsible both for the development of new products and maintenance of the existing MACH products.
High level of collaboration is required with all stakeholders where speed of response is key.
You will have the responsibility to create robust designs within the cost and time limits.
The work includes theoretical as well as practical tasks and the design work includes requirement management and development of design specifications.
This role requires a product lifecycle perspective.
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 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 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
You have already obtained a wide knowledge within the area from a university education preferably in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
You have 10+ years’ experience on developing power electronics hardware, you have 5+ years of experience with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
You have proven experience on power electronics design, e.g. high voltage/high current PCB design, converters, magnetics, power diodes/transistors, IGBTs, thyristors and driver circuits.
Experience on simulation and measurement techniques with proven experience in making correlation between the theoretical and practical domains.
Knowledge and practical experience on EMI, EMC, grounding, clearance, creepage, and isolation on board level.
Proficiency in board bring-up and debugging skills.
Experience with lab equipment and test setups for analog signal measurements.
Experience on 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.
Ability to prepare well organized documentation for designs, verification/production tests and manufacturing.
Knowledge of electronic hardware development life cycle and obsolescence management.
Experience on working with multi-functional hardware, software and system architecture teams.
Ability to write test software for hardware verification is a plus.
Experience with PLM tools is a plus; Experience from reliability analysis such as MTBF, FMEA and FTA is a plus.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply 9. October! 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