Are you passionate about technology and innovation? We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Global Power Electronics R&D team within the High Voltage business unit at Hitachi Energy. You will be a part of the Technology Centre - Power & Industry Components located in Västerås, Sweden or Jumet, Belgium.
As part of our international and cross-functional team-comprising experienced experts and emerging talents-you will play a key role in developing next-generation power electronic products. Innovation is at the core of Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centers are constantly pushing boundaries to enable a sustainable energy future for all.
We are responsible for developing power electronic converter platforms and products (ranging from 30 kW to 2 MW) that address power quality challenges in the low-voltage market, including active harmonic filtering, voltage and power factor control, and battery storage solutions.
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How you'll make an impact
- Lead the development and implementation of digital closed-loop control systems for new converter platforms.
- Contribute to the end-to-end design process: from concept and simulation to circuit, and control system design, prototyping, and product verification.
- Collaborate on the development of hardware control circuitry and define control system limits.
- Perform modeling and simulation of power converters and define optimal control strategies for various converter topologies and control functions.
- Lead R&D projects or work packages with a structured, results-driven approach; document outcomes in technical reports, presentations, patents, or publications.
- Contribute to innovation by proposing new R&D initiatives and support with R&D process improvements.
- Support global R&D teams in delivering high-quality results, while fostering knowledge sharing. Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
- Uphold Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility while caring for others and the business.
Your Background
- M.Sc., Ph.D. or Post-doc in Power Electronics, with relevant experience in converter & control system development.
- Strong skills in both static and dynamic modeling of power electronic inverters.
- Proficient in modern control theory and its application to power electronic systems.
- Expertise in embedded systems and digital control implementation using DSPs and FPGAs.
- Hands-on experience in building and testing power electronic converter systems, ideally with SiC-based designs.
- Knowledge of grid codes, power systems, electromagnetic modeling, and EMI/EMC is an advantage.
- Experience with power semiconductors is a plus.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with a solution-oriented mindset
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
- Various trainings 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
More about us
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Don't delay apply today.
Recruiting manager Aravind Mohanaveeramani, aravind.mv@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives -Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387048. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com
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