R&D Engineer - FPGA Developer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Ludvika or Västerås is hiring an FPGA Design Engineer. You will work on high-performance FPGA designs, including HVDC-related functions, with VHDL/Verilog, simulations, and verification in a collaborative agile environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, experience with Vivado/ISE, ModelSim, and ECAT, plus strong written documentation and English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering or related field.
• Experience in FPGA design using VHDL and Verilog.
• Knowledge of ECAT communication and hardware design basics.
• Proficiency with simulation tools (ModelSim) and development tools (Vivado/ISE).
• Ability to write technical specs and design documentation.
• Proficiency in English; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performance FPGA solutions including HVDC-related functions.
• Simulate, verify, and debug FPGA designs using ModelSim and targeted toolchains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile setup to deliver robust hardware solutions.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Verilog

ModelSim

ECAT

Python

English

Swedish

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Xilinx ISE

Lattice Diamond

Intel tools

MicroSemi tools

Job description

Location:Ludvika, Dalarna County, SwedenJob ID:R0130392Date Posted:2026-05-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN ABProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great InnovationImagine waking up every day to develop a system that is essential to create a sustainable and reliable energy system for societies and people around the globe.MACH is the real-time, high-performance control system platform we, in Technology and Solution Development at Hitachi Energy, develop in-house. The MACH platform is needed to connect offshore wind power, create synthetic inertia, connect energy systems over long distances and create a robust electricity grid prepared for the future.The MACH system comprises of hundreds of circuit boards covering measurement, processing, semiconductor controls and the digital signal interface used in our power electronics solutions. For the bespoke hardware, we also develop software, system solutions, engineering tools and configuration tools. To effectively drive innovation, we develop the MACH platform in agile, cross-functional teams.In the Embedded Systems department, we are now looking for enthusiastic FPGA designers who would like to strengthen our team and to grow together on our journey towards a sustainable energy future. This position is located in Ludvika or Västerås.How you'll make an impactAs a FPGA Design Engineer, you will work on complex functions where high performance, availability and robustness are key elements. Example designs are proprietary high speed optical communication protocols, high-speed buses, EtherCAT, data collection, filters and functions for HVDC control and protectionWe work in a modern environment where both rapid prototyping and productification takes place. To our help we have modern tools and labs for the complete development cycle, from early prototype testing to final system verificationWe have an innovative spirit, and nothing is impossible for us to solve. The team works with challenging tasks in an agile set-up. High level of collaboration is required with all stakeholders where speed of response is the keyYou will be living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the businessYour backgroundYou hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical engineering, Electronics engineering or another related field, or have equivalent work experienceExperience in FPGA design using VHDL, VerilogUsing Modelsim for simulation of FPGA designsGeneral knowledge about HW designExperience with tools like Xilinx ISE, Vivado, Lattice Diamond, Intel, MicroSemi or similarCapable of writing technical documentation such as Requirement Specs, Design Specs, Verification Specs etc.Knowledge in ECAT communicationAdvantageous to have Basic Python knowledgeProficiency in English is a must while Swedish is an added advantageMore about usAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! We are hiring for multiple positions.We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!More information: Recruiting Manager, Sonia Sarikhani, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tomasz Szawica, [e-mail] Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable,#flexible#and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.comAccessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.