Power Electronic Scientist

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.  We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness – this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution. 

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.  We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.
At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness – this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution. 

1. 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.

2. You will collaborate and support all business units and ensure successful execution of research projects.

3. You will perform research in the field of power electronics technologies and their application in the power system.

4. You will be part of the Hitachi Energy research team to develop cutting edge power electronics and power system technologies.

5. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

6. 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.

1. You hold PhD or master's degree majored in power electronics.

2. More than 3 years of research experience. Solid theoretical background with publications in renowned transactions / journals.

3. 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. 

4. Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: converter analysis and design, especially MMC; converter topology development and optimization; high power IGBT or IGCT application; converter cost analysis and reduction.

5. Proficient in computation and simulation software tools, e.g., Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS, etc.

6. 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.

7. Fluent English in both speaking and writing.