Research Scientist - AI for Power Electronics

What you'll do

• Develop and validate AI methods and software tools for power electronics design automation, performance prediction, design-space exploration, and system optimization.
• Support component selection, reliability assessment, and scalability improvements; translate engineering challenges into practical software solutions.
• Collaborate with research and industry partners, and share findings through publications, technical reports, and patent applications.

What they ask for

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering focused on power electronics, energy conversion, or a closely related field, with education spanning Power Electronics and Computer Science/AI.
• Experience in power electronics design, modeling, hardware systems, and simulation/verification.
• Hands-on experience applying AI techniques to engineering problems; proficiency in Python or similar and familiarity with machine learning frameworks.
• Research publications in recognized journals or conferences, effective English communication, and existing U.S. work authorization permitting employment at Hitachi Energy.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, and PLECS.
• Familiarity with hardware design workflows and controller design techniques.

Tools

Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, PLECS

AI focus

Apply AI, optimization algorithms, and data-driven methods to automate power electronics design and improve design-space exploration, performance prediction, and system optimization.