Scientist in Electrical Insulation Technology (mainly experimental work)

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Right now, a big transformation of electric power grids is occurring around the globe. This is due to decarbonization of generation, and electrification of transportation and industry. It has resulted in a big increase in demand for power grid infrastructure and the need for R&D work on high-voltage products and systems where we are challenging the boundaries of possibility for the next generation of offerings. For our research center in Västerås, Sweden we are now looking for a new research scientist our High-Voltage (HV) Physics team with the principal focus being the execution of experimental work.
You will join our team to develop future generations of HV products and systems, with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities. We utilize state of the art measuring technologies and data analysis to study the physical and electronic behavior of gas/liquid and solid dielectrics and interfaces. We use these experiments together with Multiphysics modelling to achieve fundamental understanding of these systems and how they interact in new and existing products.
As a step in advancing your career further, you will also have the opportunity to lead projects with colleagues with a wide range of experience and competence from our global organization of research centers. If you have scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion, then we are looking forward to your application. 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 the next generation of HV devices and systems so that they can be integrated into the power systems of the future
Lead R&D projects with participants from throughout our global research community, with structured and target-oriented working styles
Connect HV insulation expertise with other technical areas and work in cross-disciplinary teams, to solve research problems relevant for future electric power systems
Build experimental setups, conduct tests, and carry out advanced data analysis
Create ideas and proposals for new R&D projects
Effectively communicate with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and other external partners when needed
Document results in the form of technical reports, presentations, IP etc.
Guide, motivate and develop direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies.

Your background
You have a background in experimental physics and/or electrotechnology. You hold a PhD or you hold an MSc combined with relevant working experience.
You have sound analytical skills and have experience in designing, planning, conducting, and analyzing experiments
You have the ability and interest to work as a technical project leader coordinating the activities of colleagues globally
You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others to achieve great results.
You have good communication skills and are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
It is a bonus if you also have work experience of high voltage apparatus/equipment and their function and integration in electrical transmission and distribution networks.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 19th of March! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 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.
Recruiting Manager Andrew Maxwell, Andrew.maxwell@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives: Karin Ulvemark, +46730700120; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com.
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