Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Västerås, Sweden is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join their Global Power Electronics R&D team. The role includes leading development of digital control systems and working on innovative power electronic products. Candidates should have a Master’s or Doctorate in Power Electronics and strong skills in modeling and control theory. The company offers flexible working time, extensive career possibilities and health care benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Various trainings and education

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in converter & control system development.
• Hands-on experience in building power electronic systems.
• Knowledge of grid codes and electromagnetic modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital control systems for converter platforms.
• Collaborate on design from concept to product verification.
• Document outcomes in reports, presentations, and patents.

Skills

Modeling of power electronic inverters

Modern control theory

Embedded systems

Collaboration and communication

Fluency in English

Education

M.Sc., Ph.D. or Post-doc in Power Electronics

Tools

DSPs

FPGAs

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about technology and innovation? We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Global Power Electronics R&D team within the High Voltage business unit at Hitachi Energy. You will be part of the Technology Centre - Power & Industry Components located in Västerås, Sweden or Jumet, Belgium.

As part of our international and cross-functional team—comprising experienced experts and emerging talents—you will play a key role in developing next-generation power electronic products. Innovation is at the core of Hitachi Energy, and our Technology Centers are constantly pushing boundaries to enable a sustainable energy future for all.

We are responsible for developing power electronic converter platforms and products (ranging from 30 kW to 2 MW) that address power quality challenges in the low-voltage market, including active harmonic filtering, voltage and power factor control, and battery storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of digital closed-loop control systems for new converter platforms.
• Contribute to the end-to-end design process: from concept and simulation to circuit, and control system design, prototyping, and product verification.
• Collaborate on the development of hardware control circuitry and define control system limits.
• Perform modeling and simulation of power converters and define optimal control strategies for various converter topologies and control functions.
• Lead R&D projects or work packages with a structured, results-driven approach; document outcomes in technical reports, presentations, patents, or publications.
• Contribute to innovation by proposing new R&D initiatives and support with R&D process improvements.
• Support global R&D teams in delivering high-quality results, while fostering knowledge sharing. Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility while caring for others and the business.

Your Background

• M.Sc., Ph.D. or Post-doc in Power Electronics, with relevant experience in converter & control system development.
• Strong skills in both static and dynamic modeling of power electronic inverters.
• Proficient in modern control theory and its application to power electronic systems.
• Expertise in embedded systems and digital control implementation using DSPs and FPGAs.
• Hands-on experience in building and testing power electronic converter systems, ideally with SiC-based designs.
• Knowledge of grid codes, power systems, electromagnetic modeling, and EMI/EMC is an advantage.
• Experience with power semiconductors is a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a solution-oriented mindset

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings 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

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Don’t delay apply today.

Recruiting manager Aravind Mohanaveeramani, aravind.mv at hitachienergy dot com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sverige s Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, [phone]; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson at hitachienergy dot com.

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