R&D Scientist: IoT & Analytics for Sustainable Power

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Programming experience

Data analysis

Signal processing

Project leadership

English fluency

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

IoT platforms

Job description

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.