R&D Scientist - Power System Protection

Hitachi, Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru invites applications for an R&D Scientist specializing in power system protection. You will drive research in protection philosophy, algorithm development, and inverter-based resource-rich systems.

You will collaborate globally, publish findings, and contribute to patents while advancing fault location, WAMPAC applications, and substation automation within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems or power system protection.
• Extensive experience in power systems simulation and control.
• Prior exposure to protection algorithm development is beneficial.
• Proficient with PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSilent, Opal-RT.
• Basic scripting in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal English communication are required.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, PMU protocols is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propose, contribute to and lead projects in power systems protection and related fields.
• Formulate hypotheses and validate them via simulation, lab prototypes, and HIL.
• Identify technology gaps addressing business needs and guide research.
• Collaborate with global teams to solve real-world challenges and share knowledge.
• Engage with universities, startups and vendors for external partnerships.
• Publish results in journals and conferences, and file patents/reports.

Skills

Power systems simulation

Protection algorithms

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

English communication

IEC 61850

DNP3

PMU protocols

HIL testing

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

DigSilent PowerFactory

Opal-RT

Job description

The opportunity: Innovation is at the core of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone of our technology development. For our research center in Bangalore, India, we are looking for an R&D Scientist with expertise in power system protection, with special focus towards new protection philosophy and algorithm development for inverter-based resource rich power systems. In this role, you will work in highly skilled, collaborative teams contributing to technologies that enable a more sustainable and resilient energy system. You will drive impact by executing innovative research in power system protection, fault location, WAMPAC applications and automation, collaborating across global internal and external ecosystems, and knowledge dissemination via publications, patents, and reports

Responsibilities

• Propose, contribute to and lead projects in power systems protection, control, substation automation, and related fields.
• Formulate research hypothesis to address technology gaps, and prove/disprove them through simulation, lab-prototype, Hardware-in-loop (HIL), etc.
• Identify technology gaps that address present and future business needs.
• Collaborate with a global team and network in the company to identify, solve real-world challenges for our customers and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise
• Collaborate with external partners including universities, startups and vendors
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports

Background

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems or power system protection, or in a related field.
• Sound academic grounding in power system protection, power electronics and converter behaviour, power electronics applied to power systems, transient analysis/EMT studies
• Theoretical background demonstrated through publications in reputable journals and conferences is preferred.
• Extensive experience in power systems simulation and control is required.
• Prior experience/exposure to protection algorithm development can be beneficial.
• Proficient in one or more of commonly used power systems simulation platforms like PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, Opal-RT, etc.
• Basic scripting skills in common programming languages like Python/MATLAB/C/ C++ is an advantage.
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills in English is required.
• Essential attitudes to have - team player, proactive, enterprising, ownership, creativity and innovation capability.
• Knowledge of standards and protocols related to power system protection, substation automation and communication (e.g., IEC 61850 (GOOSE and SV), DNP3, PMU protocols, etc.) is preferred.