R&D Scientist - Power Systems

Your Responsibilities:

• Propose, contribute to and lead industrial research projects in the domain of power systems dynamics and control for next-generation sustainable energy systems.

• Serve as an expert on power systems dynamics and control in interdisciplinary teams including power electronics, mathematical optimization, data science, AI, and software experts.

• Create new approaches to handle complex power systems problems, turn them into prototypes and verify them.

• Build your network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.

• Disseminate your results in technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications.

• Collaborate with our global team of researchers in Hitachi Energy Research, our business units, universities, and industrial partners.

• Contribute to shaping Hitachi Energy’s technology strategy in the area via multi-disciplinary interactions inside and outside the company.

• 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. 

Your Background:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in Power Systems.

• In-depth knowledge of power systems dynamics and stability, with a focus on challenges and solutions related to the progressive introduction of renewable energy sources and grid-connected power electronics converters.

• In-depth knowledge of power systems control, with a focus on system-level control of grid-connected power electronics converters.

• Proficiency in power systems and control system simulations combining different software tools and methodologies (e.g. EMT and RMS simulations).

• Interest and experience in mathematical optimization and/or AI/ML is beneficial.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.