Algorithm Development Specialist – Optimization Tools

The opportunity:

We are looking for a highly analytical and creative Mathematician or Physicist or Engineer to join our cross-functional optimization team. This role will focus on developing, validating, and refining mathematical models and algorithms that drive optimization across product design, manufacturing processes, and material systems. Working closely with mechanical/electrical engineers and software developers, you will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making and computational efficiency in areas such as lead time reduction, material and weight optimization, process improvement, and chemical composition refinement.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Develop and formalize mathematical models and optimization algorithms to support engineering objectives such as lead time reduction, material efficiency, and process optimization.

• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineers to translate physical system constraints and performance goals into solvable mathematical formulations.

• Work with software developers to integrate algorithms into custom tools and platforms, ensuring computational efficiency and scalability.

• Continuously validate and improve existing algorithms in the Optimization System using real-world data, simulations, and feedback from engineering teams.

• Apply principles from applied mathematics, physics, and numerical methods to solve complex multi-variable optimization problems across design, manufacturing, and materials domains.

• Support the development of predictive models and simulations for chemical composition optimization and structural performance.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering or a related field, with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience

• Strong foundation in optimization theory, numerical methods, and mathematical modelling.

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB for algorithm development.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team involving engineers and software developers.

• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required