Research Scientist: AI for Power Electronics

Hitachi Energy AG; Baden; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy AG in Baden/Switzerland seeks a research scientist to advance AI-driven power electronics for grid applications. You will drive interdisciplinary research, develop high-efficiency tools, and contribute to HVDC and renewables projects in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering or CS/AI, strong Python skills, and the ability to translate AI/ML into engineering solutions for power systems. The team emphasizes innovation and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD required in electrical engineering (power electronics) or computer science (AI).
• Strong AI/ML expertise with hands-on experience in Python and related tools.
• Ability to apply AI/ML to engineering challenges in power electronics and grid applications.

Responsibilities

• Transform power electronics modeling, design, and optimization with AI/ML.
• Perform industrial research in multi-physics modelling for efficient engineering tools.
• Collaborate with global, interdisciplinary teams across research and business units.

Skills

AI/ML

Power electronics

Python

Grid integration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics)

PhD in Computer Science (AI)

Job description

Hitachi Energy AG in Baden/Switzerland seeks a research scientist to advance AI-driven power electronics for grid applications. You will drive interdisciplinary research, develop high-efficiency tools, and contribute to HVDC and renewables projects in a collaborative environment.

The role requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering or CS/AI, strong Python skills, and the ability to translate AI/ML into engineering solutions for power systems. The team emphasizes innovation and global collaboration.