Location:
Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0071038
Date Posted:
2025-01-15
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The Opportunity
We are looking for a research scientist with expertise in power electronics and power grid applications at our research center. In an interdisciplinary environment, you will drive cutting-edge innovation and develop new solutions for a wide range of fast-growing applications like HVDC, electric vehicle charging, energy storage systems, and renewables. Seize this unique opportunity and join our motivated team to contribute to a sustainable energy future for all!
Your Role
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Innovating: Explore, develop, and techno-economically benchmark new technologies and concepts for power electronic system architectures, converter topologies, components, cooling, mechanical layout, and EMC design
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Investigating: Develop innovative tools to perform industrial research in the area of multi-physics modeling and optimization for power electronic systems, focusing on new solutions for power grid applications
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Taking initiative: Propose, contribute to, or lead interdisciplinary research projects together with our Hitachi Energy business units and research centers, external universities, and industrial partners
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Connecting: Establish a network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise
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Communicating: Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports
Your Background
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PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with experience in power electronic systems
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Strong programming skills and good understanding of the software development lifecycle
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Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing prototype converters is a plus
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Know-how in related integration topics such as cooling and mechanical integration, insulation, EMC considerations, as well as integration into the grid is a plus
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Excellent communication skills in English, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity
More about us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
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What We Do
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.
