Location:
Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, GermanyJob ID:
R0128100Date Posted:
2026-05-06Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AGProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity:
We are looking for a research scientist with expertise in data science and energy systems to join our Research Center in Mannheim (Germany). You will join a dynamic, motivated and creative team with a broad range of experience and competences. As part of our team, you will combine theory with practice, creating, testing and validating new technologies to enable the energy transition.
How you'll make an impact:
You take initiative: Collaborate with a global and inter-disciplinary team of researchers in Hitachi Energy Research to drive the development from concept to MVP and partner with product/software teams to bring solutions to production. You propose novel ideas and concepts for the next next generation of power systems.
You collaborate: Build relationships within the company and actively share your knowledge and expertise. Collaborate with our global team in Hitachi Energy Research and our business units to identify and solve complex research challenges for our customers. Interact with local and global external partners; this can include universities, start-ups, and vendors to integrate diverse perspectives and stakeholder inputs.
You investigate: Create, run and exploit new approaches of data-driven solutions with business impact, turn them into prototypes or advanced concepts and verify them; ensure reproducibility with versioned code and data.
You communicate: Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports. Produce clear design docs and developer-facing examples/ notebooks that enable reuse.
Your background:
PhD degree or Master with equivalent industrial experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or any related field.
Experience energy systems (e.g. power systems) and machine learning algorithms, deep learning and/or time-series forecasting (amongst others).
Electricity market knowledge is an advantage.
Proficiency in programming - Python and/or similar high-level language is a must; Tensorflow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Nixtla etc. is an advantage.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player attitude, initiative, and creativity. Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
More about us
At 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.
Skills Required
- PhD or Master with industrial experience in Data Science or related field
- Experience with energy systems and machine learning algorithms
- Proficiency in Python or similar high-level language
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
