Research Scientist in High-Voltage Physics

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For our research center in Västerås, Sweden we are now looking for a research scientist with expertise in the area of High-Voltage Physics and ability to work with cross-competence topics. You will join our High Voltage (HV) Physics team to develop insulation systems for future generations of HV power 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.
Join us if you have 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!
Your Responsibilities
Develop and validate HV insulation technologies for various HV devices in R&D projects
Combine insulation expertise with product knowledge, to design experiments that experimentally verifies innovative HV product development
Connect solid insulation expertise with other technical areas and work in cross-competence teams, to solve research questions for future energy systems
Build experimental set-ups, conduct tests and analyze test results, possibly including physical modelling
Lead R&D project or work-package, with structured and target-oriented working style
Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects
Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other external partners
Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, IP etc.

Your Background
You have a background in dielectrics, HV physics and/or electrotechnology. PhD, or hold an MSc combined with work-life experience
You have sound analytical skills and have experience in designing, planning, conducting, and analyzing experiments
You have the ability to also work in other technical areas, as for example: sensor and soft sensing technology, energy storage systems, multiphysics integration
You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others to achieve great results. Preferably you also have experience in, or ability to develop, project management and technical leadership skills
You have good communication skills and are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Bonus if you also have working experience of high voltage apparatus/equipment and its function in electrical transmission and distribution networks.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply by Feb 21.
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 Birgitta Källstrand, Birgitta.kallstrand@hitachienergy.com 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, Sofia Lindblom, sofia.lindblom@hitachienergy.com
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