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R&D Scientist, Experimental Applied Physics

Västerås, Sweden💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-27 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead multidisciplinary research projects developing cutting-edge technologies for future Hitachi Energy products using analytical, computational, and experimental methods.

Role type

R&D Scientist, Experimental Applied Physics

Builds

Prototypes and experiments in labs or on pilot units to validate ideas and bring innovative concepts to solutions ready for handover to product development teams.

Domain

High-voltage engineering, dielectrics, electrical breakdown, electromagnetic fields

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research | infrastructure

Required skills

Experimental applied physics expertise, leadership, project proposal and management, technical reporting, patent application writing, scientific publication, competitor and academia trend analysis, new methodology adoption

Preferred skills

High voltage insulation systems experience, high-field phenomena measurement (partial discharge, electrical breakdown, shockwaves), instrument operation (probes, photodiodes, oscilloscopes, optical setups), numerical/multiphysics simulation (COMSOL, CST, ANSYS), data analysis scripting (Python, Matlab), CAD/EDA design

Technologies

COMSOL, CST, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, high-speed cameras, lock-in amplifiers, scientific cameras

Responsibilities

Solve challenging R&D problems using analytical, computational, and experimental methods; test and validate ideas by building prototypes and conducting experiments; disseminate results in presentations, technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications; propose and lead technology development projects; identify product issues and improvements; keep up with latest developments from competitors and academia; continuously learn new methodologies and tools.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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