Research Scientist for Power System Protection

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.
For our research center in Sweden, we are looking for a research scientist with expertise in the area of Power Systems Protection. 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 with specialization in power systems or power system protection
Deep knowledge of the power system protection domain with preferred experience in designing, using, or testing protection relays and applications
Experience with power system simulation tools (e.g. PSCAD) and programming tools (e.g. Matlab or Python) is beneficial
Knowledge in digital signal processing is beneficial
Multidisciplinary knowledge in other fields (e.g. HW/SW development, power electronics, communication networks, machine learning, etc.) is beneficial
It is 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 is required, both written and spoken

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply by January 12.
Recruiting Manager Michele Luvisotto, +46 107-38 61 27, will answer your questions about the position. 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 Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com
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