The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Join us and get ready to grow with us. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
Hitachi Energy Research, in close collaboration with business areas, is developing foundations for the next generation of Power Grids products. Located in the proximity of Zurich, the research center employs approximately 60 scientists from all over the world with cross-disciplinary expertise. In the Electromechanics Integration Group we perform cutting-edge research and look at various aspects of making the power system stronger, smarter and greener. We focus on the challenges and opportunities in enhancing grid flexibility and facilitating renewable energy proliferation. In this context, we offer an internship position which provides the opportunity of working on real-world projects in an international team of research scientists.
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How you'll make an impact
- Characterize materials and components by high frequency experiments
- Develop high frequency compact models of EMC materials and components
- Integrate and validate developed models in a system-level environment
- Collaborate with experts in a multi-disciplinary research team
- Present progress updates and results, and write technical reports
- Contribute to scientific publications.
Your Background
- Currently pursuing an MSc degree in electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a similar subject - official enrolment is essential
- Basic understanding and interest in electromagnetic theory, magnetic materials, and electromagnetic compatibility
- Interest in both, laboratory work as well as simulation and modeling work
- Experience in programming, for example Matlab, Python, or C++
- Optional: experience with EM simulations tools, such as 3D full-wave solvers or circuit simulators
- Written and oral proficiency in English
- Enthusiastic, motivated and curious team player with good organizational skills
- Availability for six months, with the possibility of further extension
More about us
Selected candidates will be required to demonstrate their background knowledge during the interview. Non-EU/EFTA citizens, please note that an official university certificate showing that an internship is a mandatory part of your studies is required for the work permit application.
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