Location:Krakow, Lesser Poland, PolandJob ID: R0076989Date Posted:2025-02-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityOver 60 years ago, Hitachi Energy revolutionized long-distance electricity transmission with HVDC technology. Today, we deliver up to 12 GW at 1100 kV across 3,000 km, enabling renewable integration on a global scale. We’re looking for passionate innovators to join our Hitachi Energy Technology Center in Krakow and work on the brain of HVDC stations: Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™). What’s in it for you? •    Contribute to product that operates 24/7 for over 30 years, ensuring reliable power worldwide. •    Work on cutting-edge tech: power electronics control, high-speed digital boards, and I/O systems. •    Collaborate with an international team to design end-to-end hardware solutions integrating FPGA and embedded software. You will join the Valve Electronics team led by Yuriy Puchkov, applying your knowledge and skills in technology and product development. Why you’ll love working with us •    We support competence development, knowledge sharing, work-life balance, and diversity. •    Enjoy a modern office near the central station, equipped with state-of-the-art tools and a brand-new on-site laboratory. •    Work with open-minded, friendly teammates in a collaborative and positive environment. How you'll make an impactAs a member of our MACH™ product development team, you will: •    Drive Real Change: See your contributions translate into tangible product improvements that shape the evolution of electrical grids—making them greener, more reliable, and more resilient. •    Advance HVDC Technology: Participate in the development and maintenance of MACH products within the Valve Electronics domain, enhancing reliability and robustness while influencing HVDC and GPQSS technologies at Hitachi. •    Share Expertise: Bring your knowledge to the organization, helping streamline product development processes and improving documentation, design, and testing infrastructure to meet current and future needs. •    Own the Full Lifecycle: Contribute to every stage of the Control &amp; Protection system hardware platform—from concept, requirements, and simulations to prototyping, testing, release, and sustaining production. •    Collaborate and Plan: Engage in technical reviews and project planning, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Your backgroundDegree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering or related field. Experience: 2+ years in analog circuit board design, including quality/reliability (DFMEA, MTBF), CAD tools (Altium, Cadstar, PADS), and simulations (SPICE, Ansys, SIMetrix). Skills:  •    Practical analog &amp; power electronics (industry topologies, modern semiconductors, magnetics; high &amp; low power, 1kV+). •    EMC principles, power integrity, thermal management. •    Hands-on lab testing, measurement equipment, board rework, metrology basics. •    Knowledge of PCB/PCBA manufacturing and DFM. Soft Skills: Self-motivated, curious, collaborative, strong communication. Language: English B2 or higher. Safety: Commitment to safe work practices. Preferred complementary skills: •    Opto-electronics, optics, fibers. •    High-voltage isolation (up to 10kV), insulation coordination. •    Control loops and systems. •    Digital design, DSP, FPGA, MCU fundamentals.  <div>More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. We can provide more information during the recruitment process.Dbamy o przejrzystość i zgodność z wymogami prawnymi tak, aby każda osoba uczestnicząca w procesie rekrutacyjnym wiedziała, czego może się spodziewać na poszczególnych etapach. Po pomyślnym zakończeniu procesu przedstawimy wybranej osobie szczegóły dotyczące warunków finansowych oraz benefitów. Pozostałe elementy oferty zostaną przekazane przed podpisaniem umowy o pracę, tak by stworzyć możliwość spokojnego zapoznania się z nimi. *Klauzula obowiązuje wyłącznie na terenie Polski ,  zgodnie z lokalnymi przepisami prawa.We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.*Applicable  only for Poland location align with local law regulations.</div><h2>Qualified 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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R&D Power Electronics Engineer in HVDC

Location:Krakow, Lesser Poland, PolandJob ID: R0076989Date Posted:2025-02-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityOver 60 years ago, Hitachi Energy revolutionized long-distance electricity transmission with HVDC technology. Today, we deliver up to 12 GW at 1100 kV across 3,000 km, enabling renewable integration on a global scale. We’re looking for passionate innovators to join our Hitachi Energy Technology Center in Krakow and work on the brain of HVDC stations: Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™). What’s in it for you? •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Contribute to product that operates 24/7 for over 30 years, ensuring reliable power worldwide. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Work on cutting-edge tech: power electronics control, high-speed digital boards, and I/O systems. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborate with an international team to design end-to-end hardware solutions integrating FPGA and embedded software. You will join the Valve Electronics team led by Yuriy Puchkov, applying your knowledge and skills in technology and product development. Why you’ll love working with us •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;We support competence development, knowledge sharing, work-life balance, and diversity. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy a modern office near the central station, equipped with state-of-the-art tools and a brand-new on-site laboratory. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Work with open-minded, friendly teammates in a collaborative and positive environment. How you'll make an impactAs a member of our MACH™ product development team, you will: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Drive Real Change: See your contributions translate into tangible product improvements that shape the evolution of electrical grids—making them greener, more reliable, and more resilient. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Advance HVDC Technology: Participate in the development and maintenance of MACH products within the Valve Electronics domain, enhancing reliability and robustness while influencing HVDC and GPQSS technologies at Hitachi. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Share Expertise: Bring your knowledge to the organization, helping streamline product development processes and improving documentation, design, and testing infrastructure to meet current and future needs. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Own the Full Lifecycle: Contribute to every stage of the Control &amp; Protection system hardware platform—from concept, requirements, and simulations to prototyping, testing, release, and sustaining production. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborate and Plan: Engage in technical reviews and project planning, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Your backgroundDegree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics Engineering or related field. Experience: 2+ years in analog circuit board design, including quality/reliability (DFMEA, MTBF), CAD tools (Altium, Cadstar, PADS), and simulations (SPICE, Ansys, SIMetrix). Skills:&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Practical analog &amp; power electronics (industry topologies, modern semiconductors, magnetics; high &amp; low power, 1kV+). •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;EMC principles, power integrity, thermal management. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Hands-on lab testing, measurement equipment, board rework, metrology basics. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Knowledge of PCB/PCBA manufacturing and DFM. Soft Skills: Self-motivated, curious, collaborative, strong communication. Language: English B2 or higher. Safety: Commitment to safe work practices. Preferred complementary skills: •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Opto-electronics, optics, fibers. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;High-voltage isolation (up to 10kV), insulation coordination. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Control loops and systems. •&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Digital design, DSP, FPGA, MCU fundamentals. &nbsp;<div>More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.&nbsp;We can provide more information during the recruitment process.Dbamy o przejrzystość i zgodność z wymogami prawnymi tak, aby każda osoba uczestnicząca w procesie rekrutacyjnym wiedziała, czego może się spodziewać na poszczególnych etapach. Po pomyślnym zakończeniu procesu przedstawimy wybranej osobie szczegóły dotyczące warunków finansowych oraz benefitów. Pozostałe elementy oferty zostaną przekazane przed podpisaniem umowy o pracę, tak by stworzyć możliwość spokojnego zapoznania się z nimi. *Klauzula obowiązuje wyłącznie na terenie Polski ,&nbsp; zgodnie z lokalnymi przepisami prawa.We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.*Applicable &nbsp;only for Poland location align with local law regulations.</div><h2>Qualified 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

R&D Power Electronics Engineer in HVDC

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