R&D Scientist, Applied Physics (High-Voltage)

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities within Hitachi E­

Mentor support during onboarding

Training and education opportunities

Diversity with 70+ nationalities in sw

Parental leave supplementary pay

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a Research Scientist in Västerås to lead multidisciplinary R&D on cutting-edge technologies for future products. You will direct experimental and computational work, build prototypes, and collaborate with global teams across Hitachi Energy and partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, experimental physics expertise, and hands-on measurement of high-field phenomena. English fluency required; PhD holders preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, preferably with high-voltage or dielectrics focus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; team player and proactive.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D projects from concept to solution.
• Design and run experiments, prototypes, and lab validations.
• Disseminate results via reports, publications, and patents.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD in physics

Tools

COMSOL

CST

ANSYS

Lab instruments

Job description

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a Research Scientist in Västerås to lead multidisciplinary R&D on cutting-edge technologies for future products. You will direct experimental and computational work, build prototypes, and collaborate with global teams across Hitachi Energy and partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, experimental physics expertise, and hands-on measurement of high-field phenomena. English fluency required; PhD holders preferred.