R&D Scientist in Machine Learning for Simulations

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Overview

For our research centre in Kraków, Poland, we are looking for a Research Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning for Simulations to enhance simulation-based engineering processes and develop future applications for power grids. You will join a dynamic, motivated and creative team with a broad range of experience and competences. As part of our team, you will combine theory with practice, creating, testing and validating new technologies to enable the energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real‑world challenges for Machine Learning (ML) application to enhance simulation‑based engineering processes.
• Propose, contribute to and lead research projects related to ML‑based improvements to numerical simulations, aiming to develop the next generations of products and systems for power grids.
• Take a multidisciplinary approach to combine Machine Learning with numerical simulations, exploring and applying ML technologies to increase simulation efficiency.
• Work with different simulation software tools to propose and develop ideas and concepts of new approaches for ML‑driven simulation pipelines, fostering simulation process automation and optimisation.
• Network within the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, open‑source communities, startups and vendors.
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications and technical reports.

Your Background

• Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent industrial experience in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or any related field.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence technologies, in particular in conjunction with numerical simulations (e.g., creating surrogate models, improving simulation efficiency, making ML‑based suggestions for input parameters).
• Practical experience with designing, implementing, optimising and running Machine Learning training and inference pipelines, ideally for industrial applications.
• Understanding of the simulation process and the algorithms underlying simulation software solvers for CFD‑type simulations (e.g., MATLAB, Abaqus, Ansys, COMSOL) and power grid simulations (e.g., PSCAD).
• Programming experience with relevant Python packages.
• Willingness to mix conceptual activities with hands‑on work and to adopt an interdisciplinary approach.
• Team‑oriented, innovative and strategic working style.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Skills That Would Be Beneficial

• Knowledge and experience spanning multiple disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics).
• Experience with optimisation and model hyper‑parameter tuning.
• Experience in data science and data visualisation.
• Programming experience (Python, C++, C#, Java, Rust) including software engineering.
• Proven track record of publishing research in reputable scientific journals and conferences.
• Experience in managing research projects, including planning, execution and reporting.
• Strong communication skills to present research findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Knowledge and experience with products and systems for power grids, green energy and related fields.

Company Summary

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 more than a century of pioneering mission‑critical technologies (high‑voltage, transformers, automation, power electronics), we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonising 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

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing; IT Services and IT Consulting

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