R&D Scientist – Analytics & IoT for Power Systems

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; In loco; SEK 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Excellent career opportunities

Dedicated mentorship during onboarding

Continuous training and development

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Parental leave compensation

Employee discount portal

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Energy Ltd. 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, contributing to sustainable and resilient energy technology.

The role emphasizes leading R&D projects, developing novel monitoring concepts, and delivering software, hardware, and technical reports. English fluency and a PhD are preferred.

Competenze

• PhD or equivalent research background in a relevant field.
• Strong track record in data-driven monitoring and IoT for power systems.
• Experience with digital substation concepts and architecture.
• Hands-on programming across multiple languages and tools.
• Experience leading R&D projects or work packages is a plus.

Mansioni

• Define and drive innovations for future energy systems in R&D.
• Develop and deliver data-driven monitoring and IoT solutions for power systems.
• Lead R&D work packages with structured planning and clear targets.
• Collaborate across teams, customers, and academia; communicate results via reports and publications.

Conoscenze

Programming experience

Data analysis

Signal processing

Project leadership

English fluency

Formazione

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

IoT platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

The Opportunity

Innovation is at the core of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone of our technology development. For our research centre 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

Publication date : 2026-11-03