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.