R&D Engineer - Electronics Hardware Design

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 464,252 - 649,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Sweden seeks an R&D Engineer specializing in Electronics Hardware Design. You will design and test advanced electronic circuits for power applications. Required qualifications include a Master's in Engineering, 3+ years in hardware design, and proficiency with relevant design tools. Employee benefits include flexible hours and career development opportunities. Join us in shaping sustainable energy solutions while collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronics hardware design, specifically within power electronics.
• Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers and FPGAs.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal; Swedish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits for power electronics applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware designs into complete systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

Power electronics applications

Schematic capture

PCB layout design

Hardware debugging

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

PSpice

Oscilloscopes

Job description

.R&D Engineer - Electronics Hardware Design page is loaded## R&D Engineer - Electronics Hardware Designremote type: Onsitelocations: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0121427**Location:**Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden**Job ID:**R0121427**Date Posted:**2026-04-08**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity** We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled R&D Engineer specializing in Electronics Hardware Design to join our innovative team at HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB. In this role, you will be instrumental in the development of cutting-edge lectronics solutions, from conceptualization through to production, contributing to the future of sustainable energy.**How you’ll make an impact*** Design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic circuits for power electronics applications, including control boards, gate drivers, and sensor interfaces.* Perform schematic capture, PCB layout design, and component selection, ensuring adherence to design specifications, industry standards, and DFM/DFT principles.* Conduct detailed simulations (e.g., SPICE, Altium Designer, PSpice) to verify circuit performance and integrity.* Build, debug, and validate hardware prototypes, conducting comprehensive functional and performance testing.* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and product managers to integrate hardware designs into complete systems.* Participate in design reviews, providing constructive feedback and incorporating input from stakeholders.* Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and manufacturing instructions.* Stay abreast of the latest technologies, components, and industry trends in power electronics and hardware design.* Contribute to the identification and resolution of technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle.* Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and quality standards.**Your background*** Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.* Proven experience (3+ years) in electronics hardware design, specifically within power electronics or industrial applications.* Strong proficiency in analog and digital circuit design, including microcontrollers, FPGAs, power supplies, and signal conditioning.* Expertise in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).* Experience with hardware debugging and testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.* Solid understanding of EMI/EMC principles and design for compliance.* Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, CAN).* Knowledge of power converter topologies (e.g., DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC) is a significant advantage.* Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) is preferred.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced R&D environment.* Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail.* Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Swedish language skills are a plus.**What we offer*** Collective agreement* Flexible working hours* Health care and wellness allowance* Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally* Various training 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 perksRecruiting Manager Jonas Finell [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort+46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren [phone]; Ledarna: Ronnie Djupman+46 107-38 36 31. 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Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.