R&D Scientist in Power Electronics and Applications

ABB AB

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: R&D Team Lead__ Your Role and Responsibilities Are you ready to take the next step in your R&D career and help drive innovation within one of the world’s leading technology companies? As R&D Scientist, you will become a part of the Power Electronics & Applications team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. ABB's Corporate Research serves as the innovation engine, ensuring our technological leadership both now and in the future. We work closely with other research centers, business areas (Motion, Automation, Electrification), and academic and industrial partners. Within our creative and highly skilled team, we design, build, and validate novel concepts and prototypes for both physical and digital systems. Our work covers the entire chain, including electric energy sources, grid-connected converters, electric motors and drives. As part of this role, you’ll report to the R&D Team Manager, actively collaborating on and driving the execution of exciting R&D projects. To thrive in this position, a positive and structured mindset, a solid technical background, and genuine enthusiasm for leveraging our highly advanced simulation and experimental facilities are essential. This regular employment opportunity serves as an excellent starting point for an engaging career within ABB. Key Responsibilities Lead and drive R&D initiatives from idea to validated concept, including defining scope, collaborating with key stakeholders, and sharing results. Develop and validate innovative solutions in applied power electronics, through high-fidelity modeling of power electronics and control strategies, as well as hands-on design and construction of experimental test setups in our laboratories. Explore and challenge conventional approaches, scouting new technologies and concepts while contributing to the development of digital solutions for ABB’s future portfolio. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. Qualifications for the role PhD in power electronics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field, or an MSc combined with substantial relevant industry or research experience, with a strong theoretical foundation in modeling, control, and system analysis of power electronic systems. Strong expertise in modeling, simulation, and optimization of power converters, drives, and electric machines, including loss analysis, advanced control algorithms, and system-level efficiency improvements. Hands‑on experience with experimental motor‑control platforms, including inverter design, real‑time control implementation (e.g., dSPACE, OPAL‑RT, TI C2000), measurement of losses and efficiency, and diagnostic techniques for motors and drives. Solid experimental and analytical skills, including the ability to design experiments, work with measurement data, validate models against experimental results, and document findings in a structured and clear manner. Knowledge of data-driven methods, machine learning, and advanced modeling techniques is considered a strong plus, especially for applications in predictive modeling, condition monitoring, and the optimization of motor-drive systems. A collaborative and results-driven mindset, enabling effective cooperation across R&D teams and business stakeholders, with the initiative to take ownership and deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. What’s in it for you? We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. ABB provides competitive benefits, ask us! More about us  Recruiting Manager Omer Ikram ul Haq, +46 (73) 066 06 22, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Carl-Fredrik Lindberg, +46 70 691 10 80; Unionen: Katja Saari, +46 730 77 05 02; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 706 32 85 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95. We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is August 10. Please note that the interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The Opportunity Innovation is at the core of Hitachi Energy, and our research centers are the backbone of our technology development. For our research center in Västerås, Sweden, we are looking for an R&D Scientist with expertise in data‑driven monitoring, diagnostics, and IoT solutions for power systems. In this role, you will work in highly skilled, collaborative teams with access to state‑of‑the‑art laboratory and experimental facilities, contributing to technologies that enable a more sustainable and resilient energy system. How You’ll Make an Impact Identify technical requirements and drive innovation for future sustainable energy systems Develop and deliver solutions to complex technical challenges within R&D projects Validate new concepts through laboratory and field testing, including measurements, signal processing, and data analysis, and optimize solutions to meet technical and performance requirements Manage R&D projects or work packages with a structured approach, clear targets, and effective technical leadership Create ideas and proposals for R&D projects aligned with business needs and future commercial potential Collaborate and communicate actively with team members, customers, suppliers, and partners in industry and academia Deliver results in the form of software, hardware, technical reports, patent applications, scientific publications, and presentations Build a strong internal network and actively share knowledge and expertise across the organization Your Background Preferably PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field Proven research experience related to digital substation equipment and architecture Multidisciplinary knowledge in related areas such as IoT, communication and network architecture, and software development Hands‑on programming experience, ideally across multiple programming languages Knowledge and hands‑on experience in both classical and data‑driven signal processing and analysis techniques; experience in algorithm development is an advantage Previous experience in leading R&D projects or work packages is an advantage A curious mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to new technical challenges Excellent communication skills and a strong team‑player attitude Fluency in English, both written and spoken What We Offer Collective agreement Flexible working hours Health care and wellness allowance Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally Dedicated mentorship support during the onboarding phase Continuous training and professional development opportunities A diverse and inclusive workplace, with over 70 nationalities represented in Sweden Supplementary compensation during parental leave Access to an employee benefit portal with a wide range of discounts and perks More About Us Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Does this role sound like you? Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply today. For questions about the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Md Tanbhir Hoq (md-tanbhir.hoq1@hitachienergy.com). Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jonas Hedberg +46 (10) 7380775, Unionen: Ingrid Nilsson +46 21 32 14 66, Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to our Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson (filip.henriksson@hitachienergy.com). Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, enabling a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digitalization at the core. More than three billion people rely on our technologies every day. With over a century of pioneering expertise in high voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing one of the world’s most critical challenges—meeting growing electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generates revenues of approximately USD 16 billion.

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB

The opportunity Innovation is the heart of Hitachi Energy, and our research centres are its backbone. Join us if you have scientific or technical expertise as well as drive and passion for research. You will work in a dynamic, motivated, and creative team with a wide range of experience and competence and with access to advanced laboratory facilities. We are looking for a research scientist with expertise experimental applied physics to join the Applied Physics team at our research center in Västerås, Sweden. You will lead multidisciplinary research projects developing cutting-edge technologies for future Hitachi Energy products. How you'll make an impact Together with your colleagues, solve challenging R&D problems using a combination of analytical, computational and experimental methods. With support from operation specialists, test and validate your ideas by building prototypes, and experiments in the labs or on pilot units. Build your network in the company and actively disseminate your results in presentations, technical reports, patent applications, and scientific publications. Work closely with our global multidisciplinary team of researchers and operation specialists in Hitachi Energy Research, our business units, universities and industrial partners. Propose and lead technology development projects to bring innovative new ideas from concepts to solutions ready for handover to the R&D product development teams. Learn about Hitachi Energy products. Identify issues, possible improvements and challenge established designs. Keep up with the latest development from competitors and academia, to contribute to shaping Hitachi Energy’s technology strategy. Continuously learn new methodologies and tools within your competence area and apply them to Hitachi Energy’s products and applications. Your background Required: PhD in physics, preferably with a focus in high-voltage or dielectrics. Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Considered a strong advantage: Experience with high voltage insulation systems. Hands‑on experience measuring high‑field phenomena, including partial discharge, electrical breakdown, electromagnetic fields, and shockwaves in gaseous or liquid environments. Hands-on experience using instruments such as voltage and current probes, photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers, scientific cameras (high speed or high sensitivity), oscilloscope, lock in amplifiers, custom optical setups (e.g. shadowgraphy, polarimetry). Experience with numerical or multiphysics simulation tools, such as COMSOL, CST, ANSYS, or comparable open‑source packages. Experience with data analysis using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab. Nice to have: Experience designing and procuring simple mechanical parts or electronics using CAD / EDA engineering tools. Experience or interest developing machine learning application. More about us 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 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 Swann Levasseur, swann.levasseur@hitachienergy.com 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.