AI-Driven Power Electronics Scientist for Grid Innovation

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dättwil; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Baden, Switzerland, seeks a research scientist specialized in AI-driven power electronics. You will drive interdisciplinary innovation, applying AI/ML to power electronics challenges across HVDC, energy storage, and renewables.

You will collaborate with global researchers and engineers, publish results, and contribute to a sustainable energy future. Fluency in English and a PhD in a relevant field are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Computer Science with relevant focus.
• Proven expertise in AI/ML, with solid understanding of algorithms and frameworks.
• Ability to apply AI/ML to engineering problems in power electronics.
• Experience in power electronics design and modeling; related integration topics are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Innovate by transforming power electronics modeling, design, and optimization with AI/ML.
• Investigate multi-physics modelling and optimization for power electronic systems to create advanced tools.
• Take initiative by collaborating across global teams to identify and solve industrial challenges.
• Collaborate with universities, vendors, and internal partners to share knowledge and advance projects.
• Disseminate results through publications, patents, and technical reports.

Skills

AI/ML

Power electronics

Research experience

English communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Python

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Baden, Switzerland, seeks a research scientist specialized in AI-driven power electronics. You will drive interdisciplinary innovation, applying AI/ML to power electronics challenges across HVDC, energy storage, and renewables.

You will collaborate with global researchers and engineers, publish results, and contribute to a sustainable energy future. Fluency in English and a PhD in a relevant field are required.