Senior Power Electronics Engineer

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 a 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.

How you’ll make an impact

• 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@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives -Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107-38 25 17; Unionen: Michael Fosselius, +46 107 38 46 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387048. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com