R&D Scientist in Machine Learning for Simulations

Role Summary

For our research center 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

How You Will Make an Impact

• 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.
• Working with different simulation software tools, propose and develop ideas and concepts of new approaches for ML-driven simulation pipelines, fostering simulation processes automation and optimization.
• Network in 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.

Requirements

• 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. This includes creating surrogate models for simulations, increasing simulation efficiency, developing ML-driven improvements of the simulation process, making ML-based suggestions for input parameters.
• Practical experience with designing, implementing, optimizing 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, etc.) and power grid simulations (e.g., PSCAD, etc.).
• Programming experience with relevant Python packages.
• Willingness to mix conceptual activities with hands-on work.
• Willingness to take an interdisciplinary approach, working with experts from domains away from own area of expertise.
• Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

In addition the following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Knowledge and experience spanning multiple disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics).
• Experience with optimization and model hyper-parameter tuning.
• Experience in data science and visualization of data.
• Programming experience (e.g. 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 effectively 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

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team-building activities
• Psychological support program
• Free parking available
• Add if applicable: additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.
• You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
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• Current employees apply here

About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security