Arbetsbeskrivning
The opportunity
Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our research centres are the backbone. Join us if you have outstanding scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion. You will work in dynamic, motivated, and creative team with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to highly advanced laboratory facilities.
We are looking for a research scientist with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and thermal management to join our Applied Physics team at our research center in Västerås, Sweden. As a research scientist in the global Hitachi Energy Research organization, you will work on multidisciplinary research projects developing cutting-edge technology for our next and next-next generation of power systems and products.
How you´ll make an impact
- Propose, contribute to, and lead research and development projects to develop optimized and innovative design concepts for next-generation products in power systems.
- Identify, analyze and solve complex problems by performing CFD, Thermal and Multiphysics simulations for high power applications.
- Continuously learn new methodologies and tools within the competence area and apply them to Hitachi Energy’s products and applications.
- Work closely with our global team of researchers in Hitachi Energy Research, our business units, universities and industrial partners.
- Build your network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
- Disseminate your results in technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications.
- Contribute to shaping Hitachi Energy’s technology strategy in the area via multi-disciplinary interactions inside and outside the company.
Your background
- You preferably hold a PhD in relevant field or a master’s degree with equivalent professional experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills, both analytical and numerical, with deep theoretical understanding of transport phenomena and heat transfer
- In-depth knowledge and experience on working with complex industrial flow problems including free convection, forced convection and multiphase flows. Knowledge about two-phase cooling technique is a bonus.
- Excellent skills and working experience with CAD/CAE modelling and CFD/FEM analysis. Extensive experiences with commercial software, i.e. FLUENT, COMSOL. Experience on working with open-source CFD software, e.g., OpenFOAM is very appreciated.
- Solid programming skills and scripting experience in CFD software. Interest and experience in AI/ML is beneficial.
- Experience in modelling industrial cooling and/or thermal management of electronics is very valuable.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity.
- You have good communication skills, and you are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
What We Offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- A mentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
More About Us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager Lokman Hosain, [email protected] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives Sveriges Ingenjörer: Bo Westman, +46 107-38 38 04; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, [email protected].