R&D Engineer - Analog Electronics Hardware Design

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 498,063 - 719,424; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation is seeking an R&D Engineer specialized in Analog Electronics Hardware Design to join their team in Ludvika, Sweden. This role involves developing valve electronics products vital for HVDC systems and requires extensive experience in both analog and power electronics.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, including design capabilities, PCB layout, and thorough documentation skills. Working within a team dedicated to hardware design, this role promises an exciting challenge that upholds the company's values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in developing analog/power electronics hardware.
• 5+ years of experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Proven experience in discrete analog electronics design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain valve electronics products for HVDC systems.
• Create robust designs within cost and time limits.
• Manage design through prototype testing to final system verification.

Skills

Analog electronics design

Power electronics design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Lab equipment for analog measurement

Documentation preparation

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering or power electronics

Tools

Simulation tools

PLM tools

Job description

Job Description

R0029285 R&D Engineer - Analog Electronics Hardware Design

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a R&D Engineer focused on Analog Electronics Hardware Design. You will be part of the MACH Control & Protection Platform R&D department located in Ludvika, working in a team of approximately 70 employees dedicated to hardware and software design for HVDC and FACTS applications.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of valve electronics products, the core of HVDC systems.
• Deep understanding of analog and/or power electronics, both theoretical and practical tasks, will be required. This includes requirement management, design specification development, and documentation.
• You will create robust designs within cost and time limits with a product lifecycle management perspective.
• In a modern environment that supports rapid prototyping and productification, you will manage the design through prototype testing to final system verification, taking responsibility for each step.
• You will uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• University education preferably in electrical engineering and/or power electronics; a master’s degree or higher is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience developing analog/power electronics hardware and 5+ years of experience with industry-standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Proven experience in discrete analog electronics design, including transistor-level design of analog front-end/output stages, amplifiers, comparators, converters, and gate drivers. Experience in simulation, measurement techniques, and correlation of theoretical and practical domains; knowledge of EMI, EMC, grounding, and low-noise analog design on board level.
• Proficiency in board bring-up and debugging, lab equipment for analog signal measurements, and product/system verification and environmental testing.
• Understanding and real-world application of DFx (DFM, DFA, DFT); practical knowledge in manufacturing PCBs and PCBAs; experience with engineering best practices related to analog/power electronics design, testing, and integration.
• Ability to prepare well-organized documentation for designs, verification/production tests, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of the electronic hardware development lifecycle and obsolescence management; experience working with multi‑functional hardware, software, and system architecture teams.
• Optional: ability to write test software for hardware verification; experience with PLM tools; experience with reliability analysis such as MTBF, FMEA, and FTA.

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? If the above description sounds like you, please apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.