R&D Engineer - Test development Electronics
HitachiSweden • Sweden
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world. Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Engineer specializing in Test Development for Electronics to join our innovative team at Hitachi Energy This role involves designing, developing, and implementing cutting-in-edge test solutions for advanced electronic products, ensuring their performance, reliability, and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in test development for electronic hardware, preferably in an R&D or product development environment.
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used for test automation (e.g. LabVIEW).
- Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, microcontrollers, and communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet).
- Experience with various test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, DMMs, and signal generators.
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex electronic systems down to the component level.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with statistical data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.
Benefits
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working hours
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
- Various training and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks