Power Electronics Engineer to Open the Future with Power Electronics Technology (Second New Graduates Welcome)

Recruiting Category: Strategic R&D Headquarters (formerly Technology and Intellectual Property Headquarters)

Background

As growth is expected in renewable energy-related fields, our company is leading the market as the top share holder of domestic household storage battery systems by utilizing GaN devices that contribute to miniaturization and high efficiency, as well as cultivating cutting-edge energy control technologies. We are also contributing to factory automation, IoT, and carbon neutrality by developing power electronics products such as servo drives and general-purpose power supplies.

With the aim of expanding our business to 200 billion yen in sales by 2030 and strengthening our technological development capabilities, we will invest an additional 5 billion yen over three years starting in 2025 and have established a Power Electronics Center (near Katsuragawa Station in Kyoto) within the Strategic R&D Headquarters (the department that leads the technical strategy planning and technical/intellectual property activities of the entire company). We are looking for power electronics engineers who can work in a wide range of areas from advanced technology development to social implementation centered around this base (in addition to this recruitment, we are also looking for development leaders. The total number of planned hires is about 100 over three years). We look forward to welcoming colleagues who will refine their skills and shape the future together.

Specific Job Responsibilities

In the Power Electronics Center, which is responsible for company-wide R&D, you will engage in research and technology development related to advanced power electronics technologies, as well as prototype development in collaboration with business divisions. The specific tasks are expected to include:

• Power electronics circuit design (DC/DC, inverters, etc.)
• Development of control algorithms related to power electronics
• Utilization of next-generation semiconductor devices (SiC, GaN, etc.)
• Development of grid connection technologies
• Magnetic design (transformers, reactors, etc.), EMC countermeasure technologies

Required Qualifications

Experience in one of the following:

• Experience in circuit or control research while majoring in electrical and electronic engineering or control engineering at a university or graduate school
• Strong interest and concern for power electronics technology

Preferred Qualifications

Technical skills and experience:

• Experience using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or SPICE
• Programming experience with microcontrollers or FPGAs
• Experience in publishing academic papers or applying for patents

Desired Personality Traits

• Someone who enjoys identifying and solving problems
• Someone eager to acquire new knowledge and skills

Attractions of This Job

• Social contribution through work: Participate in businesses with high social contribution such as renewable energy and carbon neutrality.
• Environment conducive to development: A stable development environment where you can fully enjoy power electronics development due to continuous investment aimed at medium- to long-term growth.
• Challenge to technical heights: Opportunities to challenge technologies that have not yet been socially implemented, such as cutting-edge circuit design, control technologies, and new device utilization.
• Opportunities to enhance market value: Gain experience from advanced technologies to social implementation across various products such as power conditioners and servos, enhancing the “technical skills that connect to business” sought in the hiring market.
• Abundant promotion opportunities: As this is a time of significant organizational expansion in anticipation of business growth, there are many opportunities for promotion to manager or specialist after joining.

Team Environment

• Welcoming environment: Many career entrants (about 30%) create a friendly atmosphere, making onboarding easy due to a culture that is open and supportive (FY24 turnover rate 3.3%).
• Work-life balance: Flexible work arrangements, remote work, five consecutive holidays, and childcare/caregiving leave systems allow for a balanced working style (FY24 male parental leave 100%).
• Support for skill enhancement: The company covers all costs for obtaining qualifications and attending 1-2 days of training with supervisor approval (there is also a system to support half of the high external learning costs for doctoral studies, etc.).
• Support for career development: There are systems for external side jobs and public recruitment that allow for voluntary transfers and concurrent positions, enabling you to explore new possibilities on your own initiative.

Other

The document selection and interviews for this recruitment will be conducted by the Strategic R&D Headquarters of Omron Corporation, where the Power Electronics Development Center is established, along with the Industrial Automation Business Company and Omron Social Solutions Corporation, to propose the most suitable position for your experience and aspirations from a multifaceted perspective.

Job Categories

Core Technology Research and Development, Product Development and Design (Electrical Engineers)

Work Location

Katsuragawa Office (Kyoto Prefecture), Keihanna Innovation Center (Kyoto Prefecture)