AI Research Scientist: Power Electronics & Grid Innovation

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Research Scientist focused on AI for power electronics. You will join a global research organization, developing AI-enabled software tools to enhance design, validation, and optimization of HVDC, STATCOM, and SVC systems.

The role emphasizes applied research, prototyping, and collaboration with universities and labs to advance energy technology and grid reliability. Onsite at our Raleigh Research Center.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on power electronics, energy conversion, or related field.
• Experience in power electronics design, modeling, hardware systems, and verification.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow).

Responsibilities

• Develop AI-enabled software tools to improve power electronics design workflows.
• Advance design automation using AI and data-driven methods.
• Validate AI-based approaches for design space exploration and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers across teams to translate challenges into software solutions.
• Publish findings and share results through technical reports and papers.

Skills

Power electronics design

AI techniques

Python

Machine learning

collaborative work

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

MATLAB

Simulink

PSCAD

PLECS

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Research Scientist focused on AI for power electronics. You will join a global research organization, developing AI-enabled software tools to enhance design, validation, and optimization of HVDC, STATCOM, and SVC systems.

The role emphasizes applied research, prototyping, and collaboration with universities and labs to advance energy technology and grid reliability. Onsite at our Raleigh Research Center.