R&D FPGA developer in power quality applications

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 780,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Health care & wellness allowance

Career growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a highly skilled R&D FPGA Developer to design, implement, and test FPGA-based solutions for power quality applications. You will work on real-time control, data acquisition, and signal processing using VHDL/Verilog, with a strong focus on verification and performance optimization.

The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and 5+ years of FPGA experience, plus familiarity with Xilinx/Lattice tools and QuestaSim/ModelSim for verification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of FPGA development experience using VHDL or Verilog for industrial or embedded applications.
• Experience with Xilinx or Lattice FPGA development tools.
• Proficiency in simulation and verification methodologies (QuestaSim, ModelSim).
• Python/TCL scripting and automation knowledge.
• Knowledge of power electronics concepts is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proactive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify complex FPGA architectures for real-time control, data acquisition, and signal processing in power quality systems.
• Develop VHDL/Verilog code, simulation testbenches, and verification strategies to ensure functional correctness and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integrate FPGA solutions.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system-level debugging of FPGA designs.
• Optimize FPGA designs for performance, resource utilization, and power consumption.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and test reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest FPGA technologies, development tools, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

Skills

FPGA development

VHDL/Verilog

Xilinx/Lattice tools

Simulation/verification

Python scripting

English communication

Power electronics basics

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

QuestaSim

ModelSim

Xilinx Vivado

Lattice tools

Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D FPGA Developer to join our team at HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing FPGA-based solutions for advanced power quality applications, contributing to the next generation of energy management technologies.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Design, implement, and verify complex FPGA architectures for real-time control, data acquisition, and signal processing in power quality systems.
• Develop VHDL/Verilog code, simulation testbenches, and verification strategies to ensure functional correctness and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including power electronics engineers, software developers, and system architects, to define requirements and integrate FPGA solutions.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system-level debugging of FPGA designs.
• Optimize FPGA designs for performance, resource utilization, and power consumption.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and test reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest FPGA technologies, development tools, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the full product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.

Your background

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog for industrial or embedded applications.
• Experience with Xilinx or Lattice FPGA development tools.
• Proficiency in simulation and verification methodologies (e.g., QuestaSim, ModelSim).
• Python/TCL scripting and automation knowledge.
• Knowledge of power electronics concepts is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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 perks

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid [phone];Unionen: Karin Ulvemark [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, [e-mail]

Publication date : 2026-08-12