🚀 R&D Power Electronics Validation Engineer

R&D Power Electronics Validation Engineer

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented R&D Power Electronics Validation Engineer to join our Product Innovation & Development team. You will play a key role in validating power converters and control systems, ensuring product reliability, performance, and compliance with international standards. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic, innovative, and international environment within the energy sector.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Plan, define, and execute validation tests for power converters and control systems.
• Analyse test results, signals, logs, and performance metrics, producing clear technical reports.
• Automate tests and maintain laboratory and HIL test benches.
• Ensure full traceability of tests from requirements to final reports.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and certification teams to improve product reliability.
• Support component and product certification and homologation processes.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or a related Engineering field.
• Experience in validating electronic products and/or embedded software.
• Knowledge of power converters, laboratory instrumentation, and HIL systems.
• High level of English and Spanish.
• Experience with standards such as UL1741, IEC62477, IEC62109, IEC60076, or grid codes is valued.
• Proactive, curious, and committed to safe work practices.

About Us

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 of pioneering mission-critical technologies, including high-voltage transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonising the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around USD 16 billion. We welcome you to apply today.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Services for Renewable Energy