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You will work with global teams to address real-world challenges, develop novel concepts for next-generation power systems, and contribute to research activities that advance power system operation, modeling, and optimization. The role includes collaboration with internal teams and external partners, including universities, startups, and vendors, as well as sharing technical knowledge across the organization. You will communicate research outcomes through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports, supporting innovation and the continued advancement of technologies related to power system reliability, operation, and future grid applications.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nPropose, contribute to, and lead R&D projects in power and energy systems.\nCollaborate with global teams to identify and solve real-world customer challenges.\nDevelop novel ideas and concepts for next-generation power systems.\nShare technical knowledge across the organization and build internal networks.\nCollaborate with external partners, including universities, startups, and vendors.\nCommunicate research outcomes through scientific publications.\nPrepare patent applications and technical reports to document research results.\nSupport research activities related to power systems control and optimization.\nResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\nYour Background\nCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.\nPh.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or ISE/Operations Research with a power system application focus.\nExperience with power system operation concepts and related challenges.\nExperience with power system modeling, AC and DC grids, including DER and IBR modeling.\nKnowledge of market-based system operation and constrained optimization methods, including LP, MIP, NLP, and NLMIP.\nFluency in common programming languages such as Python, C++, or Matlab.\nFluency in English, both written and spoken.\nMore About Us\nYou will have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge through collaboration with global research teams and external partners.\nWork on innovative energy technologies and next-generation power system concepts.\nCollaborate with experienced professionals across global research and development teams.\nAccess learning and development opportunities through research projects and knowledge-sharing activities.\nHealth and retirement benefits are available.\nPaid leave and flexibility programs are available.\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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