Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID: R0136625Date Posted:2026-07-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity<ul><li>You will be demonstrating a strong mechanical design &amp; development background, combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques on a global platform.</li><li>Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions.</li><li>You will showcase your independent problem-solving skills and contribute to ongoing R&amp;D discussions relevant to your area of work.</li><li>Demonstrate your technical expertise by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments within R&amp;D projects. </li></ul>How you will make an impact <ul><li>Work in new product development projects focusing on valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas – for example heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies.</li><li>Oversees DFA/DFM for new product development across different R&amp;D Project. </li><li>Perform DFMEA  to prevent unnecessary product development issues in future.</li><li>Perform mechanical design for converter valve components including design calculations,preparation of design specifications and technical documents.     </li><li>Perform basic ampacity ,understanding and application of clearance, creepage &amp; tolerance chain calculation.</li><li>Create Valve 3D CAD Models , drawings and BOM.</li><li>Participate in various product verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design.</li><li>Think product lifecycle perspective in the design work by considering various aspects like reliability, safety, maintainability, tooling and manufacturing requirements. </li><li>Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties.</li><li>Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&amp;D projects.</li><li>Serve as a valuable R&amp;D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&amp;D processes and tools.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Participates constructively within team discussion. Shares own technical knowledge and support colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high-quality results.</li><li>Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports independently.</li><li>Create development report, analysis report, assembly &amp; test instruction, etc.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis.</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>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.</li><li>Must have 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, Simulation &amp; NPD experience, relevant to power electronics field.</li><li>Must have any of these tools experience  like MATLAB,Abaqus FEA ,Ansys Workbench for structural analysis, and Fluent for CFD.</li><li>Must have Deep understanding of mechanical core competences, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&amp;T and basic understanding of electrical technology.</li><li>Good to have Strong proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling, ideally in NX environment.</li><li>Good to have relevant Electromechanical design experience from electric power industry or design of High/Medium voltage products.Nice to have Thyristor based valves knowledge.</li><li>Good to have experience in Team Center  PLM system and SAP</li><li>Good to have experience in IEC &amp; IEEE high voltage applications standards.</li><li>Must have Fluency in English -written and spoken. </li></ul>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

R&D Mechanical Design engineer (High Voltage) - IDC

Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID: R0136625Date Posted:2026-07-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity<ul><li>You will be demonstrating a strong mechanical design &amp; development background, combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques on a global platform.</li><li>Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions.</li><li>You will showcase your independent problem-solving skills and contribute to ongoing R&amp;D discussions relevant to your area of work.</li><li>Demonstrate your technical expertise by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments within R&amp;D projects. </li></ul>How you will make an impact <ul><li>Work in new product development projects focusing on valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas – for example heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies.</li><li>Oversees DFA/DFM for new product development across different R&amp;D Project. </li><li>Perform DFMEA  to prevent unnecessary product development issues in future.</li><li>Perform mechanical design for converter valve components including design calculations,preparation of design specifications and technical documents.     </li><li>Perform basic ampacity ,understanding and application of clearance, creepage &amp; tolerance chain calculation.</li><li>Create Valve 3D CAD Models , drawings and BOM.</li><li>Participate in various product verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design.</li><li>Think product lifecycle perspective in the design work by considering various aspects like reliability, safety, maintainability, tooling and manufacturing requirements. </li><li>Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties.</li><li>Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&amp;D projects.</li><li>Serve as a valuable R&amp;D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&amp;D processes and tools.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li><li>Participates constructively within team discussion. Shares own technical knowledge and support colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high-quality results.</li><li>Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports independently.</li><li>Create development report, analysis report, assembly &amp; test instruction, etc.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis.</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>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.</li><li>Must have 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, Simulation &amp; NPD experience, relevant to power electronics field.</li><li>Must have any of these tools experience  like MATLAB,Abaqus FEA ,Ansys Workbench for structural analysis, and Fluent for CFD.</li><li>Must have Deep understanding of mechanical core competences, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&amp;T and basic understanding of electrical technology.</li><li>Good to have Strong proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling, ideally in NX environment.</li><li>Good to have relevant Electromechanical design experience from electric power industry or design of High/Medium voltage products.Nice to have Thyristor based valves knowledge.</li><li>Good to have experience in Team Center  PLM system and SAP</li><li>Good to have experience in IEC &amp; IEEE high voltage applications standards.</li><li>Must have Fluency in English -written and spoken. </li></ul>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

R&D Mechanical Design engineer (High Voltage) - IDC

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