电力电子硬件研发工程师

Location: Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium Job ID: R0147121 Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Company Name: Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: 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. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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