R&D Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Kraków is seeking an Automated Hardware Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated test processes for hardware components and systems. The ideal candidate will write automated test scripts using Python or C++, validate hardware performance, and ensure quality through systematic testing.

Successful candidates will have a BSc/MSc in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, experience in power electronic converters, and a strong commitment to safety and communication with teams. Join us in improving electronic device functionality!

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and understanding of workplace guidelines.
• Experience with power electronic converters and power supplies.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Create scripts to test hardware functions, including wireless protocols.
• Collaborate with teams to improve product quality.

Skills

Automated testing

Programming (Python, C++)

Debugging and troubleshooting

Communication skills

Knowledge of power electronics

Education

BSc/MSc in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Simulation tools (Spice, SIMetrix, Simulink)

Lab View

Job description

The Opportunity

An automated hardware test engineer designs, develops, and implements automated test processes for hardware components and systems. Responsibilities include writing automated test scripts using programming languages like Python or C++, using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, and debugging hardware and test setups. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, functionality, and stability of electronic devices through automated and systematic testing.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop automated test systems: Design and implement automated testing frameworks, tools, and scripts to test hardware functionality and stability.
• Write test scripts: Create scripts to simulate user interactions or test specific hardware functions, such as those involving wireless protocols like Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi.
• Test hardware components: Use specialized test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers to validate hardware performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot: Investigate and debug issues found during automated testing, both in the hardware itself and in the test scripts or setup.
• Collaborate with teams: Work with software developers and other engineers to identify defects, improve product quality, and ensure test requirements are met.
• Maintain test infrastructure: Update and maintain the automated test environment as hardware and software products evolve.
• Perform regression testing: Develop and run automated regression tests to ensure new changes haven't broken existing functionality.

Your Background

• Safety must be your number one priority
• BSc/MSc degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with power electronic converters/power supplies development process
• Experience with simulation tools (Spice, SIMetrix, Simulink, PLECS, Lab View)
• Understanding of control theory for Power Electronics applications
• Experience with specification, selection and qualification of power devices, and passive components such as DC capacitors and filter components
• Experience with working with laboratory equipment, converter prototyping and testing
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines
• Excellent communicator with the internal R&D and external test partners
• High level of self‑motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies
• Collaborative, solutions‑oriented approach and strong communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English required (global business)
• Experience working with Quality processes
• Able to undertake prototype & pre‑compliance testing of power converters, components and thermal systems, including HALT
• Experience working & communicating with external certification & test labs

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.

Publication date: 2026-05-22