R&D Scientist in Power Systems Protection and Automation

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.
Hitachi Energy Research is an R&D unit within Hitachi Energy with 200 scientists in 5 Research centers develops commercially viable solutions for challanging technical needs posed to us by Busines Unit R&D and our customers.
For our research center in Sweden, we are looking for a Research Scientist with expertise in the area of Power Systems Protection and Automation. 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.
Your Responsibilities
Identify technical requirements and drive innovation within the area of future sustainable energy
Develop and provide solutions for technical challenges in R&D projects
Validate new concepts via software simulations or laboratory tests and optimize the solutions to meet the technical requirements
Manage 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 power systems protection
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
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
Knowledge and research experience within the power systems protection domain
Knowledge of the power systems automation field, including commonly used protocols (e.g. IEC 61850)
Multidisciplinary knowledge in related fields (e.g. digital signal processing, software engineering, communication networks, machine learning, etc.) is beneficial
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 is required

More about us 
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Recruiting Manager Michele Luvisotto, michele.luvisotto@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 730-70 01 20, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. Other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 72-730 00 72, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com