{"id":3724615,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist","title":"R&D Simulation Models Specialist","company":{"id":129,"name":"Hitachi","domain":"hitachi.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hitachi","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":596,"ghost_share":0.005,"stale_share":0.732,"repost_share":0.015,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-11-08T05:47:12Z"}},"role":"Energy","role_family":"Energy","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Genoa, Italy","Madrid, Spain"],"countries":["IT","ES"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":44000,"max":null,"currency":"EUR","period":"year","gross":true,"usd_annual":49270},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"MATLAB","optional":true},{"name":"PowerFactory","optional":true},{"name":"PSCAD","optional":true},{"name":"PSS/E","optional":true},{"name":"Pytest","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"Simulink","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-08T05:21:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Location:\nGenoa, Ligura, ItalyJob ID:\nR0148896Date Posted:\n2026-11-02Company Name:\nHITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):\nEngineering & ScienceJob Schedule:\nFull timeRemote:\nNoJob Description:\nThe opportunity\nYou shall be working in the research and development department of the global product group PCS (Power Conversion Systems within the Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation Business Unit). The R&D team is responsible for the power electronics converters development & control and automation logics relevant to Energy Storage, Photovoltaics, Hybrid solutions.\nThe proposed role is available in the Hitachi Energy Grid Automation offices in Genova / Milan, Italy, and in Seville / Madrid in Spain.\nBeing part of a global team, you shall interact with the different stakeholders of the organization and Operational units worldwide.\nYour focus shall be on the modelling of Hitachi Energy PCS product portfolio (power electronics converters and power plant controller), with focus on development, integration and validation of the models into automation control logics, modelling, and simulation tools within different simulation environments.\nHow you'll make an impact:\nYou 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.\nWorking with the R&D senior management you shall participate in the definition and implementation the product modelling roadmap for PCS team, being supporting the model delivery and rollout of the models including in the deliver reduced grid impact studies for execution projects.\nAs part of the R&D team you will have the opportunity to interact with Product Management, external consultants, and internal customers globally located.\nResponsible for the simulation models development, testing and validation.\nResponsible for documentation generation, version tracking and quality checks.\nProvide training and support of PCS colleagues, customers, and consultants.\nYour background:\nMaster degree, preferred in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with focus on Power System stability and Power Electronics domain. A PhD in the area of renewable energy grid integration with focus on modelling & control aspects would be a plus.\nMinimum 5 years of experience in modelling and studying Power Systems and Power Electronics, using state of the art tools (Matlab Simulink, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD, PSS/E).\nExcellent knowledge of Power System, Power Electronics and Control system modelling tools (Matlab Simulink, DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD, PSS/E).\nExperience in executing Grid Impact Studies is a plus.\nKnowledge of Python, PyTest and simulation automation techniques is a plus.\nSolid presentation skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.\nHigh awareness for quality, process and tool in related area.\nSelf-motivated, independent, organized and structured way of working.\nAble to operate in a highly motivated team environment.\n Availability to travel globally (10 - 20% of the time)\nMore about us\nThe minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:\nItaly (Milan, Genova): Starting from 44000 € gross\nThe final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.\nOur benefits offering for this role generally includes:\nIncentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-beingplatform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).\nApplicable CBA: Metalmeccanico\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.\nFor certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.\nThe scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6031,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Health insurance","Hybrid work"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Italy","iso":"IT","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Enterprise Storage Systems","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","Systems Integrators","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-04T04:37:05Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":57,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.63,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-08T05:47:12Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":49270,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-08T11:17:12Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":24263,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-09T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":129},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=129"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fhitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fhitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fhitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/hitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fhitachi-rd-simulation-models-specialist"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3724615}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"hitachi.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3724615},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. Docs: https://alion.io/developers"}}