AI-Driven Research Scientist, Power Electronics

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave & flexible work

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Research Scientist—AI for Power Electronics to advance AI-enabled design tools for complex power electronics systems such as HVDC, STATCOM, and SVC. You will work with a global team to translate engineering challenges into scalable data-driven solutions and contribute to cutting-edge research in grid modernization.

The role emphasizes design automation, performance improvements, and collaboration with universities, national labs, and industry

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering focusing on power electronics, energy conversion, or related field
• Background spanning Power Electronics and Computer Science/AI

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global teams to develop AI-enabled software tools for power electronics design workflows
• Drive research in design automation using AI, optimization algorithms, and data-driven methods
• Develop and validate AI-based approaches for design space exploration, performance prediction, and system optimization
• Support component selection, reliability assessment, and scalability improvements for power electronic systems
• Identify technology gaps and contribute to future-focused research priorities in power electronics design tools
• Partner with engineering teams to translate design challenges into practical, user-focused software solutions
• Work with external partners including universities, national labs, and industry collaborators to advance research initiatives
• Share findings through scientific publications, technical reports, and patent applications
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Skills

AI techniques

Python

PyTorch/TensorFlow

Matlab/Simulink

Hardware design

Power electronics

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PLECS

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Research Scientist—AI for Power Electronics to advance AI-enabled design tools for complex power electronics systems such as HVDC, STATCOM, and SVC. You will work with a global team to translate engineering challenges into scalable data-driven solutions and contribute to cutting-edge research in grid modernization.

The role emphasizes design automation, performance improvements, and collaboration with universities, national labs, and industry