Onsite R&D Engineer – Electronics Hardware Design

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About the role

  • R&D Engineer specializing in Electronics Hardware Design at Hitachi Energy. Developing innovative electronic solutions for sustainable energy applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits for power electronics applications, including control boards, gate drivers, and sensor interfaces.
  • Perform schematic capture, PCB layout design, and component selection, ensuring adherence to design specifications, industry standards, and DFM/DFT principles.
  • Conduct detailed simulations (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, PSpice) to verify circuit performance and integrity.
  • Build, debug, and validate hardware prototypes, conducting comprehensive functional and performance testing.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers to integrate hardware designs into complete systems.
  • Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and incorporating input from stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and manufacturing instructions.
  • Stay abreast of the latest technologies, components, and industry trends in power electronics and hardware design.
  • Contribute to the identification and resolution of technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in electronics hardware design, specifically within power electronics or industrial applications.
  • Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers, FPGAs, power supplies, and signal conditioning.
  • Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
  • Experience with hardware debugging and testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
  • Solid understanding of EMI/EMC principles and design for compliance.
  • Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN).
  • Knowledge of power converter topologies (e.g., DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC) is a significant advantage.
  • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Swedish language skills are a plus.

Benefits

  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working hours
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
  • Various training 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

Job title

R&D Engineer – Electronics Hardware Design

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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