Power Electronic Scientist

General information:

Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. Through your research projects you will become part of a company-wide community that will shape and help you to develop your career into a technical or managerial leader. Prior knowledge about power systems is welcome, but it is not a requirement.

Your responsibilities:

• You will perform research and development for next generation technology in power electronics, such as topology analysis, modeling and control, and power electronics application in the power system.
• You will collaborate and support all business units and ensure successful execution of research projects.
• You will perform research in the field of power electronics technologies and their application in the power system.
• You will be part of the Hitachi Energy Research team to develop cutting edge power electronics and power system technologies.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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• You hold PhD or master's degree majored in Power Electronics.
• More than 3 years of research experience.
• Solid theoretical background with publications in renowned transactions / journals.
• Strong competence in one or more of the following areas: power electronics topology analysis; converter modelling and control; power electronics application in HVDC, MVDC, FACTS, micro grid, renewable energy integration, energy storage, EV charging infrastructure, etc.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is a strong plus: power electronics hardware design; thermal management of converter system; high frequency magnetic design; PCB layout design; power device characterization; gate driver circuit development for high power semiconductors; EMC testing and certification for power electronics converters.
• Proficient in computation and simulation software tools, e.g. Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, Ansys, etc.
• Excellent innovation capability and competence of application-oriented research.
• Self-motivated, high curiosity and ability to learn new technologies.
• Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to travel abroad, including short-term job rotation as required.
• Fluent English in both speaking and writing.