R&D Simulation Models Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Genova; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Italy S.p.A. is seeking a senior modelling engineer to join the R&D team in Genoa or Milan.

You will focus on modelling Hitachi Energy PCS product portfolio, power electronics converters, and automation logics, integrating models into control systems and simulation tools. The ideal candidate holds a Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (PhD a plus), 5+ years of experience, strong Matlab/Simulink, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, PSS/E, and Python.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering with focus on Power System stability and Power Electronics.
• PhD in renewable energy grid integration is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in modelling Power Systems and Power Electronics using industry tools.
• Excellent knowledge of Power System, Power Electronics and Control system modelling tools.
• Experience in Grid Impact Studies is a plus.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel globally (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Model the PCS product portfolio including power electronics converters and control logics.
• Develop, integrate and validate models into automation control logics and simulation environments.
• Collaborate with Product Management, external consultants, and internal customers worldwide.
• Produce documentation, manage version tracking and ensure quality checks.
• Provide training and support to PCS colleagues and customers.

Skills

Power Systems modelling

Power Electronics

Digital control

English fluency

Education

Master in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

PhD in renewable energy grid integration

Tools

Matlab Simulink

DIgSILENT Power Factory

PSCAD

PSS/E

Python

PyTest

Job description

Location: Genoa, Ligura, Italy

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity You shall be working in the research and development department of the global product group PCS (Power Conversion Systems within the Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation Business Unit). The R&D team is responsible for the power electronics converters development & control and automation logics relevant to Energy Storage, Photovoltaics, Hybrid solutions. The proposed role is available in the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation offices in Genova / Milan, Italy, and in Seville / Madrid in Spain. Being part of a global team, you shall interact with the different stakeholders of the organization and Operational units worldwide. Your focus shall be on the modelling of Hitachi Energy PCS product portfolio (power electronics converters and power plant controller), with focus on development, integration and validation of the models into automation control logics, modelling, and simulation tools within different simulation environments.

How you'll make an impact

You shall leverage your extensive knowledge of modelling applied to Power Systems, Power Electronics and digital control techniques being responsible for the product development process of validated models representative of the PCS product portfolio. Working with the R&D senior management you shall participate in the definition and implementation the product modelling roadmap for PCS team, being supporting the model delivery and rollout of the models including in the deliver reduced grid impact studies for execution projects. As part of the R&D team you will have the opportunity to interact with Product Management, external consultants, and internal customers globally located. Responsible for the simulation models development, testing and validation. Responsible for documentation generation, version tracking and quality checks. Provide training and support of PCS colleagues, customers, and consultants.

Your background

Master degree, preferred in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with focus on Power System stability and Power Electronics domain. A PhD in the area of renewable energy grid integration with focus on modelling & control aspects would be a plus. Minimum 5 years of experience in modelling and studying Power Systems and Power Electronics, using state of the art tools (Matlab Simulink, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD, PSS/E). Excellent knowledge of Power System, Power Electronics and Control system modelling tools (Matlab Simulink, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD, PSS/E). Experience in executing Grid Impact Studies is a plus. Knowledge of Python, PyTest and simulation automation techniques is a plus. Solid presentation skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken. High awareness for quality, process and tool in related area. Self-motivated, independent, organized and structured way of working. Able to operate in a highly motivated team environment. Availability to travel globally (10 - 20% of the time).

More about us

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: Italy (Milan, Genova): Starting from 44000 € gross The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-beingplatform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

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