Location:Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJob ID: R0099086Date Posted:2025-07-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Validation Engineer to perform the validation and certification of Grid Automation products including numerical protection relays (IEDs) &amp; RTUs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external labs to ensure products meet international standards and customer expectations.How you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Responsible for configuration, testing, and fault analysis of IEDs/RTUs in Control &amp; Relay Panels (CRP) and Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for EHV substations (above 132kV).</li><li>Prepare test specifications, plans, and execute hardware tests; ensure prototypes are correctly assembled and test environments are properly set up.</li><li>Ensure usage of the latest tools and software versions during IED configuration and testing.</li><li>Collaborate with Regional Testing Labs and cross-functional teams to develop test plans, reports, and certifications for Grid Automation products.</li><li>Interpret compliance requirements for certification labs, R&amp;D, and Product Management teams during product validation. Ensure adherence to internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Stay informed on product development phases, new features, software updates, and maintenance releases to assess testing needs.</li><li>Continuously learn and acquire expertise in protection schemes and automation systems to accelerate growth in the learning curve.</li><li>Offer post-sales technical support for complex issues requiring deep technical knowledge.</li><li>Conduct fault analysis for site-reported issues, replicate problems, identify root causes, and provide workarounds or escalate to R&amp;D for hotfixes or maintenance releases.</li><li>Provide remote or onsite support for Control &amp; Protection relays and RTUs.</li><li>Maintain continuous interaction with the testing lead and experts to ensure effective execution of testing activities.</li><li>Report configuration and testing project status, progress, and plans to the testing lead. Ensure efficient use of testing assets such as test kits and tools.</li><li>Document test results and compile comprehensive testing reports for internal and external use.</li><li>Present and follow up on test outcomes to ensure resolution and improvement.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>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</li></ul> Your background<ul><li>Candidate should be a graduate in Electrical and Electronics engineering with relevant of a minimum of 3 years of experience in testing &amp; commissioning of relay, Control &amp; Relay panels(CRP), Substation Automation Systems (SAS/SCADA) with IEC 61850 in EHV substations.</li><li>Should have good knowledge on Power system. Should have hands on experience with 3 Phase injection test kits like Omicron, Doble, Megger etc.</li><li>Should have good knowledge on understanding the schematics of control and relay Panels, primary equipment interlocks.</li><li>Should be ready for frequent travels all over India and overseas wherever assigned for at least next 5 years.</li><li>Should have a good knowledge on configuration of HEIL IED’s and competitors IED’s in line with project requirements</li><li>Strong knowledge of communication protocols: IEC 61850, IEEE C37.94, IEC 101, IEC 104, Modbus, DNP 3.0, OPC.</li><li>Proficient in Ethernet and serial communication technologies.</li><li>Should have a fair understanding of IEC 62351 cybersecurity standards.</li><li>Should have competency on networking &amp; configuration of managed Ethernet switches.</li><li>Should have hands on experience on Protocol analyzers like IEC browser and network analyzer tools like wire shark.</li><li>Strong analytical and documentation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.”</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer

Location:Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJob ID: R0099086Date Posted:2025-07-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented&nbsp;Validation Engineer&nbsp;to perform the validation and certification of Grid Automation products including&nbsp;numerical protection relays (IEDs) &amp; RTUs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external labs to ensure products meet international standards and customer expectations.How you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Responsible for configuration, testing, and fault analysis of IEDs/RTUs in Control &amp; Relay Panels (CRP) and Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for EHV substations (above 132kV).</li><li>Prepare test specifications, plans, and execute hardware tests; ensure prototypes are correctly assembled and test environments are properly set up.</li><li>Ensure usage of the latest tools and software versions during IED configuration and testing.</li><li>Collaborate with Regional Testing Labs and cross-functional teams to develop test plans, reports, and certifications for Grid Automation products.</li><li>Interpret compliance requirements for certification labs, R&amp;D, and Product Management teams during product validation. Ensure adherence to internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Stay informed on product development phases, new features, software updates, and maintenance releases to assess testing needs.</li><li>Continuously learn and acquire expertise in protection schemes and automation systems to accelerate growth in the learning curve.</li><li>Offer post-sales technical support for complex issues requiring deep technical knowledge.</li><li>Conduct fault analysis for site-reported issues, replicate problems, identify root causes, and provide workarounds or escalate to R&amp;D for hotfixes or maintenance releases.</li><li>Provide remote or onsite support for Control &amp; Protection relays and RTUs.</li><li>Maintain continuous interaction with the testing lead and experts to ensure effective execution of testing activities.</li><li>Report configuration and testing project status, progress, and plans to the testing lead. Ensure efficient use of testing assets such as test kits and tools.</li><li>Document test results and compile comprehensive testing reports for internal and external use.</li><li>Present and follow up on test outcomes to ensure resolution and improvement.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>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</li></ul>&nbsp;Your background<ul><li>Candidate should be a graduate in Electrical and Electronics engineering with relevant of a minimum of 3 years of experience in testing &amp; commissioning of relay, Control &amp; Relay panels(CRP), Substation Automation Systems (SAS/SCADA) with IEC 61850 in EHV substations.</li><li>Should have good knowledge on Power system. Should have hands on experience with 3 Phase injection test kits like Omicron, Doble, Megger etc.</li><li>Should have good knowledge on understanding the schematics of control and relay Panels, primary equipment interlocks.</li><li>Should be ready for frequent travels all over India and overseas wherever assigned for at least next 5 years.</li><li>Should have a good knowledge on configuration of HEIL IED’s and competitors IED’s in line with project requirements</li><li>Strong knowledge of communication protocols: IEC 61850, IEEE C37.94, IEC 101, IEC 104, Modbus, DNP 3.0, OPC.</li><li>Proficient in Ethernet and serial communication technologies.</li><li>Should have a fair understanding of&nbsp;IEC 62351&nbsp;cybersecurity standards.</li><li>Should have competency on networking &amp; configuration of managed Ethernet switches.</li><li>Should have hands on experience on Protocol analyzers like IEC browser and network analyzer tools like wire shark.</li><li>Strong analytical and documentation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.”</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer

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