RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP

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Focusing on future innovation to create a new era.

With social innovation as a key pillar, Hitachi strives to grow in global markets. To respond to various problems of customers or increasingly complicated global social issues, we provide optimized solutions by combining the OT and IT, which we have accumulated through our extensive social infrastructure businesses. The Research & Development Group is creating innovative products and services by fusing technologies nurtured for years, including R&D, developing the new fields.
Researchers from both Japan and abroad with expertise in various fields are working together to promote R&D, with the aim of creating the best technologies in the world.
The Group is looking for people with a challenging spirit who want to create new products to change the world, and people who are interested in a variety of disciplines beyond their own research fields.

Focusing on future innovation to create a new era

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

  • Systems Field

    In response to the changing needs of society and users, we are engaged in research and development to create new systems and solutions by leveraging system thinking and digital technology that make a reliable, safe, and comfortable society possible.

    [Main Research Areas]
    Financial/public systems, trust solutions, railway operation management system, smart city, MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service), energy management and grid control system, water and environment system, etc., Digital Cities, security (cyber/product/control system, authentication, encryption, biometrics, privacy), DX engineering (cloud native, industry system, connected system, embedded system, system renovation, software engineering, specification verification, test automation, AI system quality verification), system architecture (autonomous decentralized systems, blockchain, microservices architecture), machine learning, and mathematical optimization technology

    Systems Field
  • Healthcare & Bio Field

    We have been supporting healthcare in an aging society with the power of bio measurement and digital technologies. We are working on Research & Development of medical information processing and in vitro diagnosis to create products, services, and solutions that contribute to improvement of the quality of medical care and optimization of medical expenses.

    [Main Research Areas]
    In vitro diagnosis, blood test, biomolecular detection, genetic test. DNA sequencer, bacteriological examination, cellular processing technology, mass spectrometry, medical/health data processing and analysis technology (including bioinformatics)

    Healthcare & Bio Field
  • Instrumentation/Sensing & Informatics Field

    Toward the realization of a sustainable, safe, and secure society, we are advancing Research & Development of innovational instrumentation/measurement and digital processing technologies that create valuable data from the real world and find new solutions via the digital twin, returning them to society; for example, water leakage detection service based on sensing analytics, remote operations support with AR/VR technology, defect inspection applying optical measurement, video monitoring using edge AI/semiconductor, portfolio optimization through CMOS annealing, and material development support based on material informatics. We are also working on Research & Development of semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment that will realize nano-meter order measurement, analysis, and processing that support these electronics industries.

    [Main Research Areas]
    Signal processing, image processing, sensing analytics, analog-digital circuits, AR/VR, optical measurement, edge AI/semiconductor, CMOS annealing, radio communication, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, electron microscope, plasma control, data-driven nano process development, and materials informatics

    Instrumentation/Sensing & Informatics Field
  • Environment & Energy Field

    Toward the realization of a carbon-neutral society, we create a wide range of solutions such as coordination mechanisms with sustainable and highly reliable power generation systems, next generation nuclear power generation system to radiation therapy systems using high energy, and superconducting application systems, in order to realize comfortable and affluent society through Research & Development of leading-edge technologies for the entire supply chain of environment-friendly energy.

    [Main Research Areas]
    Environmental and energy management system (energy storage, hydrogen production, CO2 capture and cycle, power transmission and distribution systems, supply and demand forecasting and transaction system, and water treatment), energy application system (radiation and particle beam therapy, superconductivity, non-destructive measurement, quantum applications, and electromagnetic field analysis and control), nuclear power system (innovative reactors, small reactors, preventive maintenance, Fukushima decomissioning, and plant digital engineering)

    Environment & Energy Field
  • Electric & Electrification Field

    While efforts toward decarbonization are rapidly accelerating worldwide, we aim to realize a society friendly to people and the earth. To achieve this, we develop electric and electrification systems for mobility and industry fields, such as motors, inverters, and devices, by leveraging power electronics, mechatronics, and digital technologies. We also create new life solutions considerate of consumers through home appliances.

    [Main Research Areas]
    Electric/electrical machine systems (motor, inverter, power converter, transformer, circuit breaker, decarbonized combustion, railway vehicle, gas/air compressor, fluid machinery, cooling system), electronics (control device, device), mechatronics/heat transfer/thermal fluid (modeling, simulations, analytics), and life solutions (home appliances, robotics, data utilization platform)

    Electric & Electrification Field
  • Controls & Automation Field

    We are working on the development of control and automation technologies that achieve automation in manufacturing, logistics , building and healthcare. We also working on autonomous driving solutions for mobility equipment such as railways. We solve complex social issues by automation technology that makes full use of AI and data analytics and realize a society that is safe, secure, and friendly to people.

    [Main Research Areas]
    System control technology (model predictive control, AI and intelligent control, etc.), production system technology (automation of production line, planning optimization for manufacturing and shipping, etc.), robotics technology (motion control, image sensing and recognition technology, etc.), mechatronics, control security technology, digital twin (knowledge modeling, simulation, etc.), and intelligent systems that utilize AI and data analytics such as deep learning (manufacturing, logistics, railway, building, plant, and semiconductor testing systems, etc.)

    Controls & Automation Field
  • Production Engineering and MONOZUKURI, Mechanical Engineering & Electronics Field

    Toward the realization of a circular economy and carbon neutrality, we are developing MONOZUKURI DX (Digital transformation) and GX (Green transformation) technologies by leveraging the IT, OT, and product knowledge of designing, manufacturing, and inspection. The research field includes innovative materials, manufacturing process techs, measurement techs, and mechanical / electrical system, which are applied to from mass produced products (ex. home appliance) to medium volume production equipment (ex. semiconductor manufacturing equipment), and infrastructure development (ex. railways). Through research and social implementation of innovative technology utilizing digital technology such as generative AI, we contribute to realizing a sustainable global environment and a safe and secure society.

    [Main Research Areas]
    Digital engineering, life cycle assessment, process informatics, eco-design, visual inspection, optical measurement, carbon-neutral manufacturing technology, functional materials, environmental materials, materials informatics, design engineering, knowledge management, reliability engineering, mechanical elements, tribology, material strength, vibration/quake resistance, failure risk management, low-noise circuit system, analog and digital circuit, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), highly-reliable hardware analysis, high-speed data transmission, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), cooling/implementation

    Production and MONOZUKURI Engineering, Mechanical Engineering & Electrical and Electronics Field
  • Social Innovation Field

    Hitachi work on societal issues through collaborative creations with partners around the world to make our society sustainable. In this research field, we clarify new and more complex societal issues in cooperation with regions and communities and address creating social innovation businesses in the growing fields of green, digital, and innovation, using the technologies of Hitachi and our partners.

    [Main Research Areas]
    New business planning, new business creation, solving of societal issues, design, mobility solutions, well-being solutions, industry solutions, environmental/energy solutions, and business model

    Social Innovation Field
  • Advanced AI/Data Science Field, Advanced Digital Technology Field

    Please refer to AI & Digital page.

JOB CATEGORIES JOB CATEGORIES

Research & Development

With the key phrase, "Creation of Global No.1 Technology", the engineers in R&D departments are working on technology development leading the social innovation business and research directly linked to products and services. We tackle an extremely wide range of subjects, extending from basic to applied research; people who are creative and keen to take on challenges are required. With the three research centers (Kokubunji Site, Ibaraki Site, and Yokohama Site) located in Japan at its core of the activities, we promote the integrated global research in 5 key regions (Japan, US (Americas), Europe, China and APAC (Asia-Pacific)).

TOPICS TOPICS

Kokubunji site: Supports Hitachi's business with research that leads the creation of new innovations

The Kokubunji Site was established in 1942 on the basis of the idea of Hitachifs founder Namihei Odaira (gResearch which targets for 10 or 20 years after, but also tackle todayfs issuesh) as Central Laboratory. We newly openedg Kyoso-no-morih as a new research initiative to accelerate innovation through open collaborative creation for the realization of SDGs and Society 5.0 in April 2019. Kyoso-no-mori introduces innovation created by combining wisdom and technology using collaborative creation approaches such as open exchanges and discussions.
We explore new business opportunities by inviting customers and business partners worldwide to share visions for resolving challenges in society as well as holding ideathons and hackathons. We are also working on new research and business creation in the fields of AI & data science, digital technology, instrumentation & informatics, healthcare & bio, design, etc. Would you like to work with us at Kokubunji site where are rich in nature and diversity to research leading technologies and innovation creation for future ?

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Kokubunji Site location

Kokubunji site: Supports Hitachi's business with research that leads the creation of new innovations

Ibaraki Site: Realize resolving environmental issues, and affluent life through innovation

The Ibaraki site is the oldest research laboratory in Hitachi R&D group established in 1934. It develops innovative technology to resolve issues on a global scale, such as climate change and exhaustion of resources, and is passionate about realizing a sustainable society.
The site is working on the development of energy systems that realize a decarbonized/zero-carbon society, safe and secure autonomous operation and mobility robots that coexist with people, home appliances and air conditioners that support people's lives, as well as innovative materials, analysis and design technologies, and "monozukuri" technologies that support all of these systems. Researchers with specialist expertise in diverse fields combine their strengths to work on the creation of new technologies, with the aim of successfully finding solutions for the social issues that exist all over the world.

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Ibaraki Site location

Ibaraki Site: Realize resolving environmental issues, and affluent life through innovation

Yokohama site: Research and develop new social systems utilizing digital technology

Yokohama site is conducting R&D to create new social systems, including supply chain innovation in the industrial and distribution sectors, transportation/MaaS, finance/Fintech, and administration/e-government.
Through leveraging IT, the Site is conducting the research on the "monozukuri" technologies that take advantage of digital manufacturing technologies such as system technology that carries out the value-based system design, cutting-edge software development technology, security technology, production process and supply chain design, inspection and measurement, and circuit design.
We are looking for "people with the vision creation ability" to create new social systems together, and "people with the ability to execute", who quickly connect the developed technologies to business.

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Yokohama Site location

Yokohama site: Research and develop new social systems utilizing digital technology

Global Expansion

With structuring five global research sites that includes Japan, we collaborate with overseas sites in the USA, Europe, China and APAC(Asia-Pacific) to develop top technologies and global research rooted in the needs of each region with leadership of local staff. Through collaboration with Hitachi's overseas research sites and joint research activities with universities, research institutes and businesses throughout the world, we conduct R&D globally. As well as aiming to improve research by taking advantage of the characteristics of each location, we are striving to undertake R&D that supports overseas business by establishing a real-time understanding of the needs of each market and providing corresponding feedback.

For more information on overseas sites, please visit here

Educational system in R&D group

We collaborate with internal and external educational institutions to provide necessary skills and education for career advancement. We also actively support employees to participate international conferences to accumulate experience as the foundation of global development. In addition, support programs for acquiring a degree or improving their language skills are provided.

Hitachi Open Lab

This is a place to carry out real and speedy prototyping with the aim of exploring future social issues collaborating with customers and solving them through research and development. It is also utilized as a communication space for internal meetings or refreshment.


Kokubunji Site

Ibaraki Site

Yokohama Site

LOCATION, ETC. LOCATION, ETC.

Location

  • Kokubunji Site

    280, Higashikoigakubo 1-chome, Kokubunji-shi, Tokyo 185-8601, Japan

  • Ibaraki Site Omika District

    1-1, Omikacho 7-chome, Hitachi-shi, Ibaraki 319-1292, Japan

  • Ibaraki Site Katsuta District

    832-2, Horiguchi, Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki 312-0034, Japan

  • Yokohama Site

    292, Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 244-0817, Japan

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Kokubunji Site

  • Main entrance

    Main entrance

  • Kyōsō-to

    Kyōsō-to

  • Awarded Kyōsō-to office

    Awarded Kyōsō-to office

  • Office space

    Office space

  • Project Room

    Project Room

  • Kitchen style meeting space

    Kitchen style meeting space

  • Open refresh space

    Open refresh space

  • Garden in spring

    Garden in spring

  • Swan living in the garden

    Swan living in the garden

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Ibaraki Site

  • Over 1,000 diversified employees who work together welcome you.

    Over 1,000 diversified employees who work together welcome you.

  • Exterior (Omika area)

    Exterior (Omika area)

  • Exterior (Katsuta area)

    Exterior (Katsuta area)

  • In the workplace

    In the workplace

  • An experiment in progress

    An experiment in progress

  • Advancing our research every day with enthusiastic cross-departmental and non hierarchical discussion.

    Advancing our research every day with enthusiastic cross-departmental and non hierarchical discussion.

  • Our Laboratory owns a wide variety of books. A lot can be learned from the research reports left by predecessors who were here.

    Our Laboratory owns a wide variety of books. A lot can be learned from the research reports left by predecessors who were here.

  • Aside from the employee cafeteria, there is also a restaurant in the style of a log cabin. You can enjoy a little luxury cuisine in its stylish interior.

    Aside from the employee cafeteria, there is also a restaurant in the style of a log cabin. You can enjoy a little luxury cuisine in its stylish interior.

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom

    Cherry blossoms in full bloom

  • A blanket of snow

    A blanket of snow

  • A sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean

    A sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean

  • Long-distance relay race on campus

    Long-distance relay race on campus

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Yokohama Site

  • Main building

    Main building

  • South building

    South building

  • East building

    East building

  • Discussing research topics

    Discussing research topics

  • Enthusiastic discussion amongst female researchers

    Enthusiastic discussion amongst female researchers

  • An experiment in progress

    An experiment in progress

  • A variety of experts collaborate to conduct their research.

    A variety of experts collaborate to conduct their research.

  • Many different lectures and discussions are held at the company.

    Many different lectures and discussions are held at the company.

  • A company summer festival event in which family members can also participate

    A company summer festival event in which family members can also participate

  • A year-end awards ceremony celebrating the year's achievements

    A year-end awards ceremony celebrating the year's achievements

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Other Company Information

Number of employees Approx. 2,500 in total

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUPs

FACULTY /
DEPARTMENT
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electric/Electronic/
    Communications Engineering
  • Computer Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Industrial and Management Engineering
  • Civil Engineering/Construction/
    Environmental Engineering
  • Energy/Resource Engineering
  • Other
BUSINESS FIELDS
  • Power Systems
  • Industry & Distribution Systems
  • Water Systems
  • Urban Planning & Development Systems
  • Railway Systems
  • Financial Information Systems
  • Government & Public Corporation
    Information Systems
  • Information & Telecommunication Systems
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Home Appliances
  • Automotive Systems
  • Electronic Devices
JOB CATEGORIES
  • Research and Development
  • Product Development
  • System Engineer (SE)
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technical Sales
  • Intellectual Property Management
  • Other
Keyword
  • #Digital Systems & Services
  • #Green Energy & Mobility
  • #Connective Industries
  • #Automotive System Business
  • #IT
  • #OT
  • #Product
  • #Security
  • #Artificial IntelligenceEAI
  • #Analytics
  • #IoT
  • #Robotics
  • #Productivity Improvement
  • #Energy
  • #Mobility
  • #Semiconductor
  • #DX
  • #Carbon Neutral
  • #Energy Conservation
  • #Supply Chain
  • #Blockchain
  • #Healthcare