R&D Scientist, Experimental Applied Physics

Hitachi Energy, Västerås; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 433,322 - 649,983; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities

Mentorship during onboarding

Various trainings supporting development

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy, Västerås is seeking a research scientist specialized in experimental applied physics. You will lead innovative research projects, solving complex R&D problems and developing cutting-edge technologies for future products.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in physics, possess excellent leadership skills, and are fluent in English. Join a diverse, dynamic team that offers flexible working conditions and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, preferably with high-voltage or dielectrics focus.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Solve R&D problems using analytical, computational, and experimental methods.
• Test ideas by building prototypes and conducting experiments.
• Propose and lead technology development projects.
• Continuously learn new methodologies and apply them.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player attitude

Creative thinking

Fluent in English

Education

PhD in physics, focus in high-voltage or dielectrics

Tools

COMSOL

CST

ANSYS

Python

Matlab

Job description

Innovation is the heart ofHitachi Energy,and our researchcentresare its backbone.Join us if you have scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion for research. You will work in a dynamic,motivated,and creative team with a wide range of experience and competenceandwith access to advanced laboratory facilities.

We are looking for a research scientist with expertise experimental applied physics to join the Applied Physics team at our research center in Västerås, Sweden. You will lead multidisciplinary research projects developing cutting-edge technologies for future Hitachi Energy products.

How you'll make an impact

• Together with your colleagues, solve challenging R&D problems using a combination of analytical, computational and experimental methods.
• With support from operation specialists, test and validate your ideas by building prototypes, and experiments in the labs or on pilot units.
• Build your network in the company and actively disseminate your results in presentations, technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications.
• Work closely with our global multidisciplinary team of researchers and operation specialists in Hitachi Energy Research, our business units, universities and industrial partners.
• Propose and lead technology development projects to bring innovative new ideas from concepts to solutions ready for handover to the R&D product development teams.
• Learn about Hitachi Energy products. Identify issues, possible improvements and challenge established designs.
• Keep up with the latest development from competitors and academia, to contribute to shaping Hitachi Energy’s technology strategy.
• Continuously learn new methodologies and tools within your competence area and apply them to Hitachi Energy’s products and applications.

Your background

Required:

• PhD in physics, preferably with a focus in high-voltage or dielectrics.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Considered a strong advantage:

• Experience with high voltage insulation systems.
• Hands‑on experience measuring high‑field phenomena, including partial discharge, electrical breakdown, electromagnetic fields, and shockwaves in gaseous or liquid environments.
• Hands‑on experience using instruments such as voltage and current probes, photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers, scientific cameras (high speed or high sensitivity), oscilloscope, lock in amplifiers, custom optical setups (e.g. shadowgraphy, polarimetry).
• Experience with numerical or multiphysics simulation tools, such as COMSOL, CST, ANSYS, or comparable open‑source packages.
• Experience with data analysis using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab.

Nice to have:

• Experience designing and procuring simple mechanical parts or electronics using CAD / EDA engineering tools.
• Experience or interest developing machine learning application.

More about us

What We Offer:

• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• A mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks