{"id":1489861,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd","title":"Scientist in Power System Analysis and Optimization Algorithms (f/m/d)","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":89,"open_postings":377,"ghost_share":0.003,"stale_share":0.634,"repost_share":0.024,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-10-27T05:46:45Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Mannheim, Germany"],"countries":["DE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":53000,"max_usd":137000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":47},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C++","optional":true},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":true},{"name":"MATLAB","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-13","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T00:58:34Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":29,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":1,"flags":[],"days_open":28},"description":"Location:\nMannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, GermanyJob ID:\nR0136563Date Posted:\n2026-07-15Company Name:\nHITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AGProfession (Job Category):\nEngineering & ScienceJob Schedule:\nFull timeRemote:\nNoJob Description:\nThe opportunity\nWe are looking for a passionate and proficient industrial scientist with expertise in Power System Analysis and Optimization Algorithms at our Research Center in Mannheim/Germany. In an inter-disciplinary environment, you will drive cutting-edge innovation for different complex systems in power grid applications and generate technologies for future solutions.\nJoin our dynamic and motivated team to contribute to a sustainable energy future for all.\nHow you’ll make an impact\nYou take initiative: Collaborate with a global and inter-disciplinary team of researchers in Hitachi Energy Research to drive the development from concept to robust MVP and partner with product/software teams to bring solutions to production\n\nYou investigate: Translate real power system problems into rigorous models and design computational experiments to quantify accuracy and robustness; ensure reproducibility with versioned code and data\n\nYou collaborate: Build relationships within the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise. Interact with local and global external partners including universities, start-ups, and vendors to integrate diverse perspectives and stakeholder inputs\n\nYou communicate: Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports. Produce clear design docs and notebooks that enable reuse\n\nYour background\nPhD in Electrical/Power Systems Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Master’s degree with equivalent industrial experience\n\nProven expertise in modelling and steady-state analyses of power systems (EMS and GMS applications like power flow, unit commitment, congestion management, state estimation, etc.). Knowledge of short and long-term energy and ancillary service markets would be a plus\n\nKnowledge in mathematical optimization applied to power systems, and modern optimization techniques is strongly desired, experience with machine learning and/or artificial intelligence technologies is a plus\n\nProven experience in software development using programming languages Python, Matlab or C/C++, and openness to learn additional languages\n\nExperience with state-of-the-art software engineering techniques (version control, testing, AI tools for software development) and integrating solution algorithms into applications are beneficial. High-performance computing skills such as parallel/distributed and/or GPU computing are an advantage\n\nExcellent communication skills in English, team player attitude, motivation to learn, initiative and creativity. German language skills or willingness to acquire them is desired\n\nMore about us\nAt Hitachi Energy, we believe in the power of diversity and the potential of every person. We are committed creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We invite you to apply and join us in shaping a sustainable future.\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":5395,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"German","level":"All levels","optional":false},{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Germany","iso":"DE","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Enterprise Storage Systems","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","Systems Integrators","Electrical Equipment & Cables"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-30T00:14:44Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-09T22:53:05Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-18T12:34:21Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":18,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.39,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":28,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-27T05:46:45Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-28T04:23:05Z","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":5768,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-29T00:00:00Z"}},"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-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd"},{"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-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd"},{"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-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd"},{"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-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fhitachi-scientist-in-power-system-analysis-and-optimization-algorithms-fmd"}]}