Scientist in Power System Analysis and Solution Algorithms (fmd)

Overview

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Job ID: R

Company: HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

Join us as Scientist in Power System Analysis and Solution Algorithms (f / m / d). We are looking for a passionate and proficient industrial scientist with expertise in power system analysis / management and high-level programming at our research center in Mannheim. In an inter-disciplinary 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.

Responsibilities

• You create impact: Design innovative approaches for grid operation and deliver them as prototypes and robust software modules
• 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
• 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 connect: 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 communicate: Disseminate results in scientific publications, patent applications and technical reports. Produce clear design docs and developer-facing examples / notebooks that enable reuse

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Master’s degree with equivalent industry experience
• Proven expertise in modelling and steady-state analyses of power grids; hands-on experience applying these methods in software development
• Knowledge in mathematical optimization applied to power systems and modern numerical solvers is strongly desired (e.g., MIP / NLP, stochastic; tools such as Gurobi, CPLEX, Ipopt). Experience with ML/AI technologies is a plus
• Proficiency in C#, C++, Rust or a similar high-level language; Python and/or Matlab for analytics and fast prototyping are a plus
• Experience with modern software engineering techniques (version control, code reviews, testing, CI/CD) and integrating solution algorithms into applications (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). HPC skills such as parallel/distributed computing (GPU, OpenMP, MPI) are beneficial
• Excellent communication skills in English; team player attitude, initiative and creativity

More about us

• Interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• Strong learning and development opportunities; we support growth
• Environment that fosters collaboration, connection and diversity of thought
• Culture that invites you to bring your unique attributes, passion and drive to Hitachi Energy’s purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
• Flexible working including hybrid / remote opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Note: Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application process. See our general inquiry form on the website to submit details.

Key Skills

Evaluation, Architectural Design, Data Mining, ELV, Humming Bird

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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