Power Electronics Hardware R&D Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jumet; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. is seeking a Power Electronics Hardware R&D Engineer to lead development of next-generation power electronic hardware for grid modernization and electrification.

You will drive innovation in converter hardware, PCBA design, EMI/EMC design and system integration. The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, 5+ years in power electronics hardware, and hands-on experience with PCBAs, EMI testing, and high-voltage safety.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power electronics hardware design and validation.
• Experience designing converters or grid-connected power conversion equipment.
• Proven PCBA design and development including schematic capture, layout review, DFM/DFT.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC design, testing, mitigation and compliance.
• Knowledge of high-voltage isolation, creepage/clearance, safety-critical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D activities focused on power electronics hardware for converter systems.
• Design PCB layouts and engineering packages for PCBA with gate-drive and sensing circuits.
• Perform schematic capture, component selection, and layout reviews for multilayer PCBAs.
• Develop hardware using wide bandgap semiconductors.
• Lead EMI/EMC design activities including emissions mitigation, grounding and filters.
• Coordinate with controls, software, transformer, insulation, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Power electronics

PCB design

EMI/EMC design

Team leadership

Technical communication

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

Ansys FEA

Job description

Location: Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium

Job ID: R0147121

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Company Name: Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is seeking a Power Electronics Hardware Research and Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation power electronic hardware for grid modernization, electrification, renewable energy, and advanced transformer applications. In this role, you will drive innovation in power electronics, converter hardware, PCBA design, EMI/EMC design and compliance, and system integration technologies.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead R&D activities focused on power electronics hardware for power converter systems
• Design PCB layouts and create engineering packages for PCBAs, including gate-drive and sensing circuits, protection, control boards, and auxiliary power supplies.
• Perform schematic capture, component selection, stack-up definition, layout reviews, and design verification of complex multilayer PCB assemblies.
• Develop hardware solutions utilizing wide bandgap power semiconductors.
• Lead EMI/EMC design activities including emissions mitigation, grounding, shielding, isolation, and filter development.
• Conduct simulation, laboratory testing, prototype validation, and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with controls, software, transformer, insulation, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive innovation through patents, publications, and technology transfer.

Your Background

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power electronics hardware design and validation.
• Demonstrated experience designing converters or grid-connected power conversion equipment.
• Proven experience in PCBA design and development including schematic capture, layout review, DFM, and DFT.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC design, troubleshooting, compliance testing, and mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of high-voltage isolation, creepage and clearance requirements, and safety-critical hardware design.
• Experience with different types of semiconductor devices.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and EMC test equipment.
• Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Altium Designer (or similar) for PCB design.
• Experience with Ansys FEA toolset to model and simulate the EMI/EMC performance of power electronic based systems.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis methods including FMEA and root-cause failure analysis.
• Experience integrating DSP, FPGA, and embedded control platforms into power electronic products.

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