Scientist in AI-Driven Power Electronics

avec compétence (avecco) GmbH; Baden; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy technology research seeks a researcher to advance industrial AI/ML applications in power electronics modeling, design and optimization. You will collaborate with a global, interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers to push multi-physics analysis and optimization.

The role requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics) or CS (AI), proven AI/ML expertise, and strong Python skills, with excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or PhD in Computer Science with AI focus.
• Proven expertise in AI/ML with solid understanding of algorithms and frameworks.
• Extensive experience in Python and relevant software tools.
• Ability to apply AI/ML to engineering problems in power electronics.
• Experience in power electronics design and modeling.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

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.
• Collaborate with a global and interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers.
• Build relationships and share knowledge with internal and external partners including universities.
• Disseminate results in scientific publications, patent applications and technical reports.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Python

Power electronics

English communication

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power Electronics

PhD in Computer Science specialized in AI

Tools

Python

Job description

You will conduct industrial research applying AI and machine learning to power electronics modeling, design and optimization for power grid applications.

Tasks

• 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
• Collaborate with a global and interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers
• Build relationships and share knowledge with internal and external partners including universities
• Disseminate results in scientific publications, patent applications and technical reports

Profile

• PhD in Electrical Engineering specialized in Power Electronics or PhD in Computer Science specialized in AI
• Proven expertise in AI/ML with solid understanding of algorithms and frameworks
• Extensive experience in Python and relevant software tools
• Ability to apply AI/ML to engineering problems in power electronics
• Experience in power electronics design and modeling
• Excellent communication skills in English

Company

Energy technology research