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Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):\nEngineering & ScienceJob Schedule:\nFull timeRemote:\nNoJob Description:\nThe Opportunity:\nOur R&D engineers and scientists develop breakthrough technologies that change the way the world works, and industries do business. We constantly push the limits of convention, while retaining our focus on delivering quality products and solutions to our customers.\nPower Electronics in Hitachi Energy has over 100 years of history, it’s started from development and manufacturing of Mercury-Arc Valves; introduction of breakthrough technologies like HVDC; pioneering power semiconductor manufacturing; bringing electricity to transportation; and enabling Smarter, Stronger and Greener Power Grids.\nHitachi Energy has committed to Net-Zero in the 2050 strategy, focusing R&D development to deliver technologies which support achieving The Carbon-Neutral Future. The backbone for the grid transformation is Power Electronics, where we are developing new efficient solutions for: integrating renewables, providing energy storage, improving power quality, and enabling green transportation & eMobilty solutions.\nThe Power Electronics team has being established in Krakow in 2021, as part of this team, you will be working in a small, cross-functional team of highly skilled engineers consisting of Power Electronics, Control Engineers, HW Electronics and Mechanical Engineers. You will develop a new breakthrough modular converter platform based on wide bandgap semiconductors (e.g. SiC) for a range of grid and DC applications. You are expected to push the technology boundaries in terms of efficiency, size and operational performance. If you are ready for the challenge, then join us.\nYou will cooperate with global R&D teams, in case of technical questions you will get direct support from Simon Round Corporate Executive Engineer - Power Electronics & Digital. A creative environment allows you to utilize your knowledge and skills in technology and product development to identify and implement innovative solutions for a new Product Platform.\nHow you'll make an impact:\nBe part of the design process for our future converters technology and other power electronic sub-systems and take a leading role to take new ideas from idea generation through simulation, circuit design, prototyping all the way to verification.\nTake responsibility for specification, selection, qualification and verification of semiconductors, passive component and protection concepts.\nContribute to feasibility studies on converter topologies, while gaining knowledge on Power Grids applications and requirements.\nSupport a fast, iterative design process in a cross-functional, dedicated team. Use fast prototyping and lab mockups to close learning loops and achieve results quickly.\nBuild up and maintain measurement and test setups to verify performance, efficiency and robustness.\nContribute to solving technical challenges related to EMC/EMI, thermal management & safety.\nWe offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further within Hitachi Energy.\nLiving Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.\nYour Background:\nYou are curious and interested in sustainability and the ongoing energy transition and want to work on key technologies to solve one of the biggest challenges for humanity today.\nYou are a natural team player and enjoy collaborating with others, have a solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.\nYou have an MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or comparable, and at least 5 years of professional experience working in the field.\nYou have proven experience with development processes for power electronic converters or power supplies and are competent with working with laboratory equipment and converter prototyping and testing.\nIdeally you can complement this with experience with simulation tools like Spice, Symmetrix, Simulink or PLECS and/or understanding of control theory for power electronics applications.\nYou bring a high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.\nAs you will be part of a global business, fluency in written and spoken English is required.\nMore about us:\nAt Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.\nOur benefits offering for this role generally includes:\nPrivate medical care and life insurance\nAccess to fitness and wellness programs\nAccess to benefits platform with discounts and perks\nEmployee Capital Plans (PPK)\nEquipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home\nSpectacles and contact lenses allowance\nCompany events and team-building activities\nPsychological support program\nFree parking available\nWe are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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 ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.\nFor certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. 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