R&D Scientist in Power Electronics

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi ABB Power Grids 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 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.
For our research center in Sweden we are looking for a research scientist with expertise in the area of Power Electronics. You will work in dynamic, motivated and creative teams with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities.
Your responsibilities
Identify technical requirements and propose solution ideas in R&D projects
Develop and provide solutions for technical challenges in R&D projects
Conduct laboratory tests, analyze data, and improve/optimize the solutions
Lead R&D projects or work-packages with a structured working style, target-oriented strategy and effective leadership
Create ideas and proposals for R&D project sponsors & customers
Interact and actively communicate with team members, customers, suppliers, as well as Collaborators in partner companies and universities
Deliver results in the form of software, hardware, technical reports, patent applications, scientific papers, and presentations
Build a network in the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise

Your background
PhD in Electrical Engineering specializing in power electronics, or a comparable Master with working experience
Experience of PE converter optimization, knowledge including topology, modulation, component selection etc., design targeting for reliability, compactness, loss and cost
It is beneficial to have PE converter testing experience, with knowledge of component dimensioning, failure protection, cooling, insulation and electromagnetics
It is beneficial to have R&D project leading experience
Curious mindset and can easily adapt to new challenges
Excellent communication skills and team player attitude
Fluency in English, both written and spoken

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome to apply by June 21.
Recruiting Manager Nan Chen, nan.chen@hitachi-powergrids.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04, Unionen: Karin Boholm, +46 107-38 65 85, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com