Reliability Physics Scientist – Power Grid Failures

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 127.000 - 169.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Research Scientist in Experimental Reliability Physics to advance failure mechanisms understanding and reliability for power grid assets.

The role blends experimental work, theory, and applied science across cross-functional teams, with emphasis on first-principles approaches and data-driven validation. The successful candidate will design, perform, and interpret experiments, collaborate globally, publish findings, and help accelerate technology deployment in a

Qualifikationen

• PhD in experimental physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience designing and conducting experiments and using advanced materials characterization techniques.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in energy technology or related industries with a focus on product reliability is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and execute experiments to investigate degradation and failure mechanisms under realistic operating conditions.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects by focusing on physics of failure and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers across Hitachi Energy Research and business units.
• Disseminate results through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.

Kenntnisse

Physics of failure

Data analysis

Experiment design

Reliability modeling

Materials characterization

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in experimental physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

Characterization techniques

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Research Scientist in Experimental Reliability Physics to advance failure mechanisms understanding and reliability for power grid assets.

The role blends experimental work, theory, and applied science across cross-functional teams, with emphasis on first-principles approaches and data-driven validation. The successful candidate will design, perform, and interpret experiments, collaborate globally, publish findings, and help accelerate technology deployment in a