Scientist in Power System Innovation (f/m/d)

The opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and proficient research scientist (f/m/d) with expertise in power systems at our Research Center in Mannheim/Germany. In an inter-disciplinary and international environment, you will drive cutting-edge innovation for different complex systems in power grid applications.

Join our dynamic and motivated team to contribute to a sustainable energy future for all.

How you'll make an impact

• You take initiative: Collaborate with a global and inter-disciplinary team of researchers in Hitachi Energy Research to drive the development from concept to MVP and partner with product/software teams to bring solutions to production. You propose novel ideas and concepts for the next next generation of power systems

• You collaborate: Build relationships within the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise. Interact with local and global external partners including universities, start-ups, and vendors to integrate diverse perspectives and stakeholder inputs

• You investigate: Translate real power system problems into rigorous models and design computational experiments to quantify accuracy and robustness; ensure reproducibility with versioned code and data. Design innovative approaches for grid operation and deliver them as prototypes or advanced concepts

• You communicate: Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports. Produce clear design docs and developer-facing examples/ notebooks that enable reuse

• PhD in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Master's degree with equivalent industry experience

• Proven expertise in technical background in one or multiple power systems areas

• Demonstrated hands-on power system software tools such as PSCAD, Digsilent PowerFactory, or simila

• Strategic thinker pushing the boundaries of power systems operations

• Excellent communication skills in English, team player attitude, initiative and creativity

• Experience in control room or field operations, experience at DSO/TSO, regulatory body or similar is a plus

• Experience in high-level programming (e.g. Python) is a plus