Stochastic Reliability Modeling of HVDC Station Components 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

The HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) market is experiencing substantial growth and has become integral to many transmission networks. This technology facilitates the connection of remote electrical power sources, including emissions-free renewable sources such as hydroelectric or wind generation, to load centers that are hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away from the power source. This project aims to model the reliability and availability of HVDC systems and their components for optimized asset performance management.

The Semiconductor Packaging and Reliability Engineering research team at the Central European Hitachi Energy Research Center is looking for an intern with reliability engineering experience to contribute to our reliability models initiatives. The intern will interact with a dynamic and multidisciplinary team that will supervise and guide the project.

• Assist in developing and applying novel statistical and mathematical models for reliability analysis of power systems and components
• Developing stochastic reliability models for components in HVDC Stations
• Document and communicate the solutions developed to ensure knowledge transfer within the research team, academic collaborators, and relevant business units

• Currently pursuing a M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, physics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering or a related discipline (official enrolment is essential)
• A good understanding of AC power component, or DC component like convertor, cooling system, etc.
• Familiar with reliability engineering and statistics
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Good communication and technical writing skills
• Creative and able to work autonomously