Power Systems Research Scientist

Hitachi • Santa Clara, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Power System Research Scientist
Division: Energy Solutions Division
Location: Santa Clara, CA or remote
Status: Regular, Full Time
The Company Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of “Digital Systems & Services” - supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.
Summary Hitachi America, Ltd. (http://www.hitachi-america.us/ ) has openings for postdoc position in the Energy Solution Laboratory located in Silicon Valley. The laboratory focuses on research, technology innovation, proof-of-concept activities, technical marketing and business development for novel energy solutions, leveraging Hitachi’s technologies, reinforcing Hitachi’s messaging around IoT technologies, and establishing Hitachi as a leader in big data. More information about the research done at the Big Data Laboratory can be found at: http://www.hitachi-america.us/rd/about_us/bdl/ More information about Hitachi IoT technology in Smart Industry can be found at: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/solutions/iot-insights/industrial-iot.html

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or any other related degree with 1-3 years of experiences in power system.
• Demonstrated expertise in both distribution and transmission system analysis.
• Proficiency in Python is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of transmission analysis such as power flow, stability, and contingency analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of economic analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of distribution power flow analytics, nature of electrical loads is preferred.
• Knowledge of smart grid technologies, microgrids, DER management, and control systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in AI/ML algorithm development is preferred.
• Familiar with power system simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, OpenDSS, PSSE, or GridLAB-D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Power System Research Scientist in the areas of electric power distribution and transmission systems
• Conduct research in power system analysis, focusing on both distribution and transmission.
• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams, including utility partners, academic institutions, and government agencies.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed paper/journal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees