Technology & Engineering
Full-time
Computer Vision R&D Engineer
HITACHI ENERGY
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Location
Remote (UK)
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Research, develop, and validate computer vision algorithms for automated defect and anomaly detection in railway and microscopy imaging.
- Train and optimize deep learning models (CNNs, YOLO, Vision Transformers) for high-accuracy computer vision analysis.
- Design and evaluate vision-language models to interpret images and support anomaly detection tasks.
- Stay current with AI/ML/CV literature to maintain competitive advantage.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to Hitachi's Social Innovation Business by developing AI-driven anomaly detection systems that improve safety and efficiency in railway operations and microscopy imaging, supporting sustainable and resilient infrastructure.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field with focus on Computer Vision.
- Strong Python and proficient C++ programming skills.
- Hands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV.
- Familiarity with 2D and 3D vision techniques (3D reconstruction, point clouds).
Benefits
What's in it for you
Company Funded Benefits:
- Generous holiday entitlement with option to buy up to 5 additional days per year
- Holiday Banking scheme
- Group Personal Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personal Accident Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (employee-funded):
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Gym Membership
- Dental Insurance
- Health screening
- Dining card
About
Inside HITACHI ENERGY
Hitachi's European R&D Centre drives 'Social Innovation' through digital, energy, and mobility solutions, focusing on sustainability and AI. It operates as a distributed network of labs engaging in collaborative, market-driven innovation with European partners.