The opportunityResearch Scientist for AI application in Power Electronics
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
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy and our research centers are the backbone. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your research projects you will become part of company-wide community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader. Prior knowledge about power systems is welcome, but it is not a requirement.
For our research center in Sweden, we are looking for a research scientist with expertise in the area of AI-based tooling for the design and engineering of Power Electronic systems. You will work in dynamic, motivated, and creative teams with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- * Identify technical requirements and drive innovation within the area of future sustainable energy
- Develop and provide solutions for technical challenges in R&D projects
- Develop SW systems, analyze data, and improve/optimize to demonstrate feasibility of new concepts
- Lead R&D projects or work-packages with a structured working style, target-oriented strategy, and effective leadership
- Create ideas and proposals for R&D projects within the domain of energy systems
- Interact and actively communicate with team members, customers, suppliers, as well as collaborators in partner companies and universities
- Deliver results in the form of software, hardware, technical reports, patent applications, scientific papers, and presentations
- Build a network in the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise
Your Background
- * You hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Electronics, or have a relevant comparable educational background covering both Power Electronics and Computer Science/AI.
- You possess research and development experience in utilizing AI or machine learning tools for power electronics (PE) development. This includes, but is not limited to, topology design, controller design, device modeling, optimization of designs, diagnostics for reliability, and end-to-end design process automation.
- We consider it to be an advantage if you have previous experience of leading R&D projects
- You have a curious mindset and can easily adapt to new challenges. You have excellent communication skills and team player attitude.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
What We Offer
- * 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
More About UsAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04, Unionen: Karin Boholm, +46 107-38 65 85, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. Other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner, Filip Henriksson
Publication date : 2026-09-09
