R&D Hardware Electronics Engineer in HVDC

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness and wellness programs

Home office equipment allowance

Spectacles and contact lenses

Company events

Psychological support

Free parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Center in Krakow seeks a hands-on hardware engineer to contribute to HVDC control and protection hardware development. You will participate in the full lifecycle from requirements to production, collaborating with hardware, software, FPGA, and verification teams.

You should have experience with schematics, test benches, and lab equipment; familiarity with CI/CD, Python, LabVIEW or similar, and basic C/C++ helps.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hardware development experience required.
• Strong schematic and circuit design understanding.
• Experience with lab equipment and test setups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full lifecycle of HVDC control and protection hardware from requirements to production.
• Coordinate with hardware, software, FPGA and verification teams.
• Develop, maintain, and improve test benches, lab setups, and validation tools.

Skills

Hardware development

Circuit design

Test automation

C/C++ basics

CI/CD

Documentation reading

English 1+

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

SPICE

Altium

CADSTAR

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Opportunity:

Over 70 years ago, Hitachi Energy introduced a new way of transmitting electricity across long distances with minimum losses – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). We can now deliver up to 12 gigawatts of power at voltage levels of up to 1100 kV, covering distances of more than 3,000 kilometers. Also, HVDC is key enabler for integrating renewable sources like offshore wind farms in continental power grid. Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies that change the way the world works, and industries do business. Now we are looking for enthusiasts who would like to strengthen our growing team in Hitachi Energy Technology Center in Krakow, contributing to the heart of HVDC station: Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™).

That control system is designed to run 24/7 for thirty years or more, handling for all control and protection functions. Development in Krakow covers High-Speed digital control boards, I/O Measurements systems and Power Electronics control & protection circuits. As a part of global R&D organization you will cooperate on daily bases with colleagues from MACH™ teams in Sweden and India, all working under same Agile framework (SAFe), developing End-to-End solutions integrating electronic hardware, FPGA, and embedded software.

You will join Digital HW Electronics team lead by Michal Kamon, applying your knowledge and skills in technology and/or product development.

• You will see how your personal efforts converted to real products, impacting evolution of electrical grids, making it more green, reliable, and resilient.
• You will work in comfortable office with great transport communication (near central station), with modern equipment in our brand-new on-site laboratory area.
• Our organization will support your competence development, knowledge sharing, work-life balance, harmony of diversity.
• Our teammates are open-minded, friendly, and working in good spirit.

How you'll make an impact:

• Participate in the full lifecycle of HVDC control and protection hardware: requirements, simulations, prototyping, testing, release and sustaining production.
• Ensure system integrity by working closely with hardware, software, FPGA and product verification teams.
• Contribute to design-for-testability, verification strategy, schematics/layout reviews and product release activities.
• Plan, execute and document integration, verification and validation of electronic platforms and subsystems.
• Develop, maintain and improve lab test setups, test benches and HIL environments.
• Create and maintain automated test solutions, scripts and validation tools using Python, LabVIEW, Robot Framework, NI TestStand or similar.
• Support Continuous Integration / Continuous Testing pipelines to improve test coverage, repeatability and efficiency.
• Perform troubleshooting, failure analysis and root-cause investigations for lab, integration and field issues.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation while following Hitachi Energy values of safety and integrity.

Your Background:

• Hands-on experience in hardware development, prototyping, testing, or end-to-end engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of electronic schematics, circuit design, simulation, and hardware development tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium, CADSTAR).
• Practical experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, and communication interfaces (fiber optic or copper-based systems).
• Knowledge of HIL, SIL, simulation-based validation, and test setup definition based on requirements and product specifications.
• Experience with test automation and scripting using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Robot Framework, or similar; basic C/C++ knowledge is an advantage.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and continuous testing practices.
• Understanding of quality, reliability, and compliance topics, including DFMEA, EMC, signal/power integrity, product certification, and workplace safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical documentation.
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player with strong communication skills, English at B1 level or higher; ISTQB, LabVIEW certification (CLD), or equivalent practical experience is a plus.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.