The Opportunity
You shall be working in the research and development department, which is responsible for the control and automation logics relevant to Energy Storage, Microgrid, and Renewable automation product families within the Grid Automation Business Unit – Power Conversion Systems team.
The proposed role is available in the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation offices in Genova / Milan, Italy, and in Seville / Madrid in Spain.
Being part of a global team, you shall interact with the different stakeholders of the organization and operational units worldwide.
Your focus shall be on the modelling of Hitachi Energy PCS product portfolio (PCS and Automation), with focus on integration of the models into automation control logics, modelling, and simulation tools.
How You’ll Make an Impact
* You shall leverage your extensive knowledge of modelling applied to Power Systems, Power Electronics and digital control techniques, being responsible for the product development process of validated models representative of the PCS product portfolio.
* Working with the R&D senior management you shall participate in the definition and implementation of the product modelling roadmap for the PCS team, supporting model delivery and rollout of the models including the delivery of reduced grid impact studies for execution projects.
* As part of the R&D team you will have the opportunity to interact with Product Management, external consultants, and internal customers globally located.
* Responsible for the simulation models development, testing and validation.
* Responsible for documentation generation, version tracking and quality checks.
* Provide training and support to PCS colleagues, customers, and consultants.
Your Background
* Master degree, preferred in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with focus on Power System stability and Power Electronics domain. A PhD in the area DER grid integration with a focus on control aspects would be a plus.
* Minimum 1 year of experience in modelling and studying Power Systems and Power Electronics, using state‑of‑the‑art tools (Matlab Simulink, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD).
* Excellent knowledge of Power System, Power Electronics and Control system modelling tools (Matlab Simulink, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD).
* Experience in executing Grid Impact Studies is a plus.
* Knowledge of Python, PyTest and simulation automation techniques is a plus.
* Solid presentation skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
* High awareness for quality, process and tool in related area.
* Self‑motivated, independent, organized and structured way of working.
* Able to operate in a highly motivated team environment.
* Availability to travel globally (20–30% of the time).
More About Us
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting
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