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The Opportunity

Over 60 years ago, Hitachi Energy introduced a new way of transmitting electricity across long distances with minimum losses – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). We can now deliver up to 12 gigawatts of power at voltage levels of up to 1100 kV, covering distances of more than 3,000 kilometers. HVDC is key for integrating renewable sources like offshore wind farms into continental power grids. Our R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies that change the way the world works. We are looking for enthusiasts to strengthen our team in Hitachi Energy Technology Center in Krakow, contributing to the heart of HVDC station: Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™).

That control system is designed to run 24/7 for thirty years or more, handling all control and protection functions. Development covers high-speed digital control boards, I/O measurement systems, and power electronics control & protection circuits. As part of a global R&D organization you will cooperate daily with colleagues from MACH™ teams in Sweden and India, developing end-to-end solutions integrating electronic hardware, FPGA, and embedded software.

You will join an R&D Team led by Mateusz Guzik, applying your knowledge and skills in technology and product development.

• See how personal efforts convert to real products, impacting electrical grids.
• Work in a comfortable office near central station with modern equipment in our new on-site laboratory.
• Our organization supports competence development, knowledge sharing, work-life balance, and diversity.
• Teammates are open-minded, friendly, and collaborative.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Participate in the full lifecycle of the HVDC Control & Protection system: from idea, requirements, simulations, prototyping, testing, release & sustaining production.
• Take care of robust design, including analogue/digital electronics, high-speed, optoelectronics, gate drivers, power electronics, etc.
• Do conceptual design of hardware platform based on initial requirements.
• Work with simulations, parts selection, schematics, and layout.
• Prototype, validate, and test. Maintain testing infrastructure and environment.
• Prepare and manage technical documentation.
• Participate in technical reviews and project planning.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Your Background

• At least Master/Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional circuit board design experience.
• Practical knowledge of hardware electronics design process and tools (e.g., SPICE, Altium, PADS, Zuken CADSTAR).
• Experience with laboratory test and measurement equipment and circuit board testing and reworking.
• High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn new technologies.
• Collaboration, solutions-oriented approach, and good communication skills.
• Awareness of relevant industry standards and methodology.
• English language – at least Intermediate / B2 / Technical communication.

It Would Be Advantage To Have Experience

• High-speed electronics circuits and interfaces (FPGA, CPUs, memories, backplanes).
• PCB layout design and PCBA manufacturing with power electronics (gate drivers, power supplies).
• Fiber optics communication.
• EMC, signal integrity, power integrity.
• FPGA design or embedded programming.
• Component and device reliability, DFMEA.

We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.