Junior R&D Engineer (FPGA Developer for HVDC)

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

• Our 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.
• Over 60 years ago, Hitachi Energy introduced a new way of transmitting electricity across long distances with minimum losses – High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC). HVDC technology can now deliver up to 12 gigawatts of power at voltage levels of up to 1,100 kV, covering distances of more than 3,000 kilometers. HVDC enables easier integration of renewable energy sources.
• You will contribute significantly to successful results in the heart of HVDC station: Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™). The MACH™ control system provides unequalled calculation capacity and enables a high degree of integration and handling for all control and protection functions. Moreover, MACH™ control provides advanced fault registration and remote-control functions. The system is designed to run 24/7 for thirty years or more, allowing the HVDC system to be controlled and protected in the most reliable way throughout its lifetime.
• As a part of global R&D organization you will cooperate on daily bases with colleagues from MACH teams in Sweden and India. Development in Krakow is focused among I/O systems, DSP (digital signal processor) units, and Power Electronics control units. Working under SAFe framework you will develop further your skills and contribute into development of next generations of MACH™ system.

• You will be part of our R&D team in Hitachi Energy Technology Center. Our cross-functional SAFe/Agile teams are developing End-to-End embedded solutions including software, hardware and FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) in close collaboration with the global organization. Now we are looking for enthusiasts who would like to strengthen our team.
•  As an Engineer at MACH Software Development within HVDC, you will be involved in development and taking care of products assigned to team in wide range of embedded systems (ARM, DSP, SoC...), from pre-study and design to tests and integration.
• Together with your highly competent colleagues in well-cooperating team you will further develop your skills in software development, both by taking part in, and contributing to, our notable talent pool.
• We offer an exciting job in an international environment where you will get great possibilities to develop further and within Hitachi Energy. You will work in a future-oriented industry full of interesting projects and challenges.

Living 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. 

·        You have a genuine interest in computers, programming and innovative technology as               well as motivation to work for the world-leading technology pioneer.

·        A bachelor’s or master’s degree within Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Data                Communications is highly qualified. However, the most important thing is your interest.

·        Understanding of C/C++ 

·        Understanding of embedded systems architecture and real time operating systems.

·        Advantages if you also have an understanding of .NET.

·        Understanding of scripting languages like Python is an added advantage too.

·        Ability to understand electrical hardware schematics and PCB layout.

·        Proficiency in use of basic electrical tools, i.e. oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering tools.

·        As you will be part of a global business, communication in English is required, written,               and spoken alike.

        Teamwork and good interpersonal skills.