Onsite R&D Engineer – Test Development, Electronics

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About the role

  • R&D Engineer focusing on test development for electronics at Hitachi Energy. Responsible for designing, implementing, and validating test solutions for advanced electronic products.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate test hardware (e.g., fixtures, PCBs, cabling) and software (e.g., automated test scripts, data analysis tools) for new electronic products and components.
  • Collaborate with R&D, design, and manufacturing teams to define test requirements, strategies, and methodologies throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement automated test sequences and programs using various programming languages (e.g. LabVIEW) and test platforms.
  • Perform characterization, validation, and debugging of new electronic designs and prototypes, identifying and resolving test-related issues.
  • Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and areas for improvement in design or manufacturing processes.
  • Document test plans, procedures, results, and provide comprehensive reports to stakeholders.
  • Research and evaluate new test technologies, equipment, and methodologies to enhance testing capabilities and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and quality management systems.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on design for testability (DFT) and manufacturing (DFM) considerations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in test development for electronic hardware, preferably in an R&D or product development environment.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for test automation (e.g. LabVIEW).
  • Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).
  • Experience with various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, DMMs, and signal generators.
  • Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electronic systems down to the component level.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with statistical data analysis and reporting tools is 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 – Test Development, Electronics

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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