Scientist in AI-Driven Power Electronics (f/m/d) | Baden-Daettwil, Switzerland

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

Scientist in AI-Driven Power Electronics (f/m/d)

Empower the Future with Hitachi Energy: Join us asScientistin AI-Driven Power Electronics

We are looking for a research scientist with expertise in power electronics and power grid applications to join our Research Center in Baden/Switzerland. In an interdisciplinary environment, you will drive cutting-edge innovation and develop new solutions for a wide range of fast-growing applications like HVDC, energy storage systems and renewables like wind or solar. Seize this unique opportunity and join our motivated team to contribute to a sustainable energy future for all!

How you’ll make an impact

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

Your background

• 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-howin 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

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in the power of diversity and the potential of every person. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.