Reliability Engineer

Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies that change the way the world works, and industries do business. We constantly push the limits of convention, while retaining our focus on delivering quality products and solutions to our customers.

Power Electronics in Hitachi Energy has over 100 years of history, it’s started from development and manufacturing of Mercury-Arc Valves; introduction of breakthrough technologies like HVDC; pioneering power semiconductor manufacturing; bringing electricity to transportation; and enabling Smarter, Stronger and Greener Power Grids.

Hitachi Energy has committed to Net-Zero in the 2050 strategy, focusing R&D development to deliver technologies which support achieving The Carbon-Neutral Future. The backbone for the grid transformation is Power Electronics, where we are developing new efficient solutions for: integrating renewables, providing energy storage, improving power quality, and enabling green transportation & eMobilty solutions.

The Power Electronics team has being established in Krakow in 2021, as part of this team, you will be working in a small, cross-functional team of highly skilled engineers consisting of Power Electronics, Control Engineers, HW Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. You will develop a new breakthrough modular converter platform based on wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g. SiC) for a range of grid and DC applications. You are expected to push the technology boundaries in terms of efficiency, size and operational performance. If you are ready for the challenge, then join us.

Reporting to Miroslaw Zurowski R&D Manager supported by Agnieszka

Wojtysiak Technology Manager GI T&SD Krakow. Supported also by Adam Ruszczyk Senior Principal R&D Engineer you will cooperate with global R&D teams, in case of technical questions you will get direct support from

Simon Round Corporate Executive Engineer – Power Electronics & Digital. A creative environment allows you to utilize your knowledge and skills in technology and product development to identify and implement innovative solutions for a new Product Platform.

Your responsibilities

Responsible for building blockchain reliability model and maintaining it as the design evolves
Work closely with component engineers and system engineers to ensure design for reliability is always considered
Plan, design, and execute (with component and system engineer support) any demonstrated reliability or ALT/HALT tests at the component, board, or system level
Identify and address potential issues that could affect product reliability, durability and quality
Define and document reliability goals and specifications for the product
Identify potential failure modes and assess their impact on product reliability
Develop and implement reliability tests methods and procedures
Analyze test data to identify trends, patterns and failure modes
Supporting R&D teams to assure designs are done according to requirements
Develop and support methods for FMEA use (DFMEA, PFMEA), MTTF (MTBF)
Perform design reviews to ensure that reliability considerations are integrated in the design

Your background

Academic degree in Electronics or proven experience within reliability engineering and quality. Experience in power electronics design and reliability is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability Engineering methods & approaches
Communication skills, and ability to build trust on all levels of the organization
Skills in common reliability engineering software or calculations
Knowledge of FMEA (DFMEA, PFMEA)
MTTF, MTBF knowledge is an advantage
HALT and HASS testing experience is an advantage
Familiarity within quality improvement processes and compliance is an advantage

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Location	Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland
Job type	Full time
Experience	Experienced
Job function	Engineering & Science
Contract	Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
Publication date	2024-06-25
Reference number	R0054857

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi 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 employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.