AI-Powered Power Electronics Scientist

Hitachi Energy AG; Aargau; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy AG in Baden (AG), Switzerland, invites applications for a Scientist in AI-Driven Power Electronics to join our Research Center. You will work in an interdisciplinary team on cutting-edge AI-enabled power electronics for HVDC, energy storage and renewables.

You will advance multi-physics modeling, develop high‑efficiency tools, and collaborate with universities and vendors. Results will be disseminated through publications, patent applications and technical reports.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power Electronics or PhD in Computer Science specialized in AI
• Proven expertise in AI/ML, with a solid understanding of algorithms, frameworks, and extensive experience in Python and relevant software tools
• Ability to apply AI/ML to engineering problems, in particular in the field of power electronics
• Experience in power electronics design and modeling. Know-how in power electronics integration topics such as cooling and mechanical integration, insulation, EMC, and grid integration is considered as a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English, team player attitude, initiative and creativity

Responsibilities

• Transform power electronics modeling, design and optimization by incorporating AI and ML
• Perform industrial research in multi-physics modelling and optimization for power electronic systems to create advanced, high-efficiency engineering tools
• Collaborate with a global and interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers across research and business units to identify, shape, and solve impactful industrial challenges
• Build relationships within the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise. Interact with local and global external partners including universities and vendors
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Python

Power electronics

Multiphysics modelling

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Hitachi Energy AG in Baden (AG), Switzerland, invites applications for a Scientist in AI-Driven Power Electronics to join our Research Center. You will work in an interdisciplinary team on cutting-edge AI-enabled power electronics for HVDC, energy storage and renewables.

You will advance multi-physics modeling, develop high‑efficiency tools, and collaborate with universities and vendors. Results will be disseminated through publications, patent applications and technical reports.