R&D Scientist in Applied AI / ML
At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
For our research center in Kraków, Poland, we are looking for a Researcher with expertise in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. 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.
Your responsibilities
- Propose, contribute to and lead research and development projects creating artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation solutions for the next generations of products and systems for power grids, green energy and related fields.
- Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy Research and Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real-world challenges for our customers.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.
- Propose and work on ideas and concepts of new approaches to solving optimization or control problems with business impact, turn them into prototypes and verify them.
- Network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
- Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, open-source communities, startups and vendors.
- Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
Your background
- Masters or PhD degree or equivalent industrial experience in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or any related field.
- Experience with Data Science Programming Languages (Python, R, Julia) and Deep Learning Frameworks (Tensorflow, PyTorch).
- Experience in applying data science and AI/ML methods to solve practical problems. This includes selecting and explaining appropriate approaches, algorithms, and parameters based on the decision task and available data. Examples of techniques applied might include Bayesian analysis, probabilistic modeling, neural networks and deep learning and time-series forecasting (amongst others).
- Willingness to take an interdisciplinary approach, working with experts from different domains and integrating AI/ML approaches with physical modeling, analytical methods and simulations.
- Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- In addition the following skills would be beneficial for the role:
- Experience in Machine Learning topics related to Robustness, Interpretability & Explainability, Uncertainty Modeling, Causal inference.
- Control, Automation and Optimization Competences.
- Experience with Machine Learning Stacks beneficial (e.g. MLflow, Kubeflow, Seldon Core etc.).
- High Performance Computing for large scale training.
- Knowledge and interest in products and systems for power grids, green energy and the energy transition.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Flexible work practices
- Gym membership
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com