Power Electronics Hardware R&D Engineer

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Power Electronics Hardware Research and Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation power electronic hardware for grid modernization, electrification, renewable energy, and advanced transformer applications. In this role, you will drive innovation in power electronics, converter hardware, PCBA design, EMI/EMC design and compliance, and system integration technologies.

How You Will Make an Impact

·         Lead R&D activities focused on power electronics hardware for power converter systems

·         Design PCB layouts and create engineering packages for PCBAs, including gate-drive and sensing circuits, protection, control boards, and auxiliary power supplies.

·         Perform schematic capture, component selection, stack-up definition, layout reviews, and design verification of complex multilayer PCB assemblies.

·         Develop hardware solutions utilizing wide bandgap power semiconductors.

·         Lead EMI/EMC design activities including emissions mitigation, grounding, shielding, isolation, and filter development.

·         Conduct simulation, laboratory testing, prototype validation, and failure analysis.

·         Collaborate with controls, software, transformer, insulation, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

·         Drive innovation through patents, publications, and technology transfer.

Your Background

·         M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field.

·         At least 5 years of experience in power electronics hardware design and validation.

·         Demonstrated experience designing converters or grid-connected power conversion equipment.

·         Proven experience in PCBA design and development including schematic capture, layout review, DFM, and DFT.

·         Expertise in EMI/EMC design, troubleshooting, compliance testing, and mitigation techniques.

·         Knowledge of high-voltage isolation, creepage and clearance requirements, and safety-critical hardware design.

·         Experience with different types of semiconductor devices.

·         Experience with laboratory instrumentation and EMC test equipment.

·         Excellent communication and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience with Altium Designer (or similar) for PCB design.

·         Experience with Ansys FEA toolset to model and simulate the EMI/EMC performance of power electronic based systems.

·         Knowledge of reliability analysis methods including FMEA and root-cause failure analysis.

·         Experience integrating DSP, FPGA, and embedded control platforms into power electronic products.