R&D Scientist – Analytics & IoT for Power Systems

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Excellent career opportunities within

Mentorship during onboarding

Continuous training and development

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts and perks portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Västerås, Sweden, is seeking an R&D Scientist with expertise in data‑driven monitoring, diagnostics, and IoT solutions for power systems. You will work in collaborative teams with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities to advance sustainable energy technologies.

You will validate concepts through measurements and data analysis, manage R&D projects, and contribute to software, hardware, and technical reports.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research background in related field.
• Strong research experience in digital substation equipment/architecture.
• Multidisciplinary knowledge including IoT, network architecture, and software development.
• Hands-on programming across multiple languages.
• Experience leading R&D projects or work packages is a plus.
• English fluency, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify technical requirements and drive innovation for future sustainable energy systems.
• Develop and deliver solutions to complex technical challenges within R&D projects.
• Validate concepts through lab and field testing with measurements and data analysis.
• Manage R&D projects with structured targets and technical leadership.
• Create proposals for R&D projects aligned with business needs and commercial potential.
• Collaborate with team members, customers, suppliers and academia.
• Deliver results as software, hardware, reports, patents, publications and presentations.
• Build an internal network and share knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Programming experience

Data analysis

IoT / networking

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IoT platforms

Signal processing

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 Västerås, Sweden, we are looking for an R&D Scientist with expertise in data‑driven monitoring, diagnostics, and IoT solutions for power systems.

In this role, you will work in highly skilled, collaborative teams with access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and experimental facilities, contributing to technologies that enable a more sustainable and resilient energy system.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Identify technical requirements and drive innovation for future sustainable energy systems
• Develop and deliver solutions to complex technical challenges within R&D projects
• Validate new concepts through laboratory and field testing, including measurements, signal processing, and data analysis, and optimize solutions to meet technical and performance requirements
• Manage R&D projects or work packages with a structured approach, clear targets, and effective technical leadership
• Create ideas and proposals for R&D projects aligned with business needs and future commercial potential
• Collaborate and communicate actively with team members, customers, suppliers, and partners in industry and academia
• Deliver results in the form of software, hardware, technical reports, patent applications, scientific publications, and presentations
• Build a strong internal network and actively share knowledge and expertise across the organization

Your Background

• Preferably PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven research experience related to digital substation equipment and architecture
• Multidisciplinary knowledge in related areas such as IoT, communication and network architecture, and software development
• Hands‑on programming experience, ideally across multiple programming languages
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in both classical and data‑driven signal processing and analysis techniques; experience in algorithm development is an advantage
• Previous experience in leading R&D projects or work packages is an advantage
• A curious mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to new technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team‑player attitude
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• Dedicated mentorship support during the onboarding phase
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace, with over 70 nationalities represented in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation during parental leave
• Access to an employee benefit portal with a wide range of discounts and perks

More About Us

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Does this role sound like you? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today.

For questions about the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Md Tanbhir Hoq ([e-mail]).

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jonas Hedberg [phone], Unionen: Ingrid Nilsson [phone], Frank Hollstedt [phone]. All other questions can be directed to our Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson ([e-mail]).

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, enabling a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digitalization at the core. More than three billion people rely on our technologies every day. With over a century of pioneering expertise in high voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing one of the world’s most critical challenges—meeting growing electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generates revenues of approximately USD 16 billion.

Publication date : 2026-08-02