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Hitachi · Charleroi, Wallonia, BE +1 more

# Power Electronics Hardware R&D Engineer

Charleroi, Wallonia, BE +1 more Full-time Research & Science 

Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/power-electronics-hardware-r-d-engineer/job/R0147121)

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## 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Charleroi, Wallonia, BE +1 more
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/power-electronics-hardware-r-d-engineer/job/R0147121)

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