Scientist in Power System Analysis and Optimization Algorithms

We are looking for a passionate and proficient industrial scientist with expertise in Power System Analysis and Optimization Algorithms at our Research Center in Mannheim/Germany. In an inter-disciplinary environment, you will drive cutting-edge innovation for different complex systems in power grid applications and generate technologies for future solutions.

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 robust MVP and partner with product/software teams to bring solutions to production
• 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 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 communicate: Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports. Produce clear design docs and notebooks that enable reuse

• PhD in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Master’s degree with equivalent industrial experience
• Proven expertise in modelling and steady-state analyses of power systems (EMS and GMS applications like power flow, unit commitment, congestion management, state estimation, etc.). Knowledge of short and long-term energy and ancillary service markets would be a plus
• Knowledge in mathematical optimization applied to power systems, and modern optimization techniques is strongly desired, experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence technologies is a plus
• Proven experience in software development using programming languages Python, Matlab or C/C++, and openness to learn additional languages
• Experience with state-of-the-art software engineering techniques (version control, testing, AI tools for software development) and integrating solution algorithms into applications are beneficial. High-performance computing skills such as parallel/distributed and/or GPU computing are an advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English, team player attitude, motivation to learn, initiative and creativity. German language skills or willingness to acquire them is desired