RandD Engineer

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Research & Development Engineer to join High Voltage R&D team. The candidate will assume a technical lead role in design & development of high voltage circuit breaker design. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical design & development background combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Contribute to new product and core component development of High Voltage Circuit Breakers in close cooperation with engineers and technical experts.
• Perform non-linear Tolerance analysis using in-house /commercial solvers.
• Contribute to mechanical design aspects in the ongoing projects.
• Perform mechanical (static & dynamic) calculations.
• Design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, test specification etc.)
• Perform DFMEA, DOE, PPAP etc. Perform root cause analysis.
• Coordination with various cross functional stakeholders.
• Solid hands-on experience of 3D CAD packages (Creo preferred)/PLM tool like Creo, Windchill and SAP Excellent hands-on experience of drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis.
• Hands-on experience in FEA tools – Ansys and Creo Simulate.
• Manufacturing knowledge (casting, machining, forging, welding, bending, injection molding etc.).
• Design & development of circuit breakers is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of IEC standards and type testing of switchgear.
• Working knowledge of design process/quality tools like DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DMAIC, DOE etc.
• Knowledge of material and its standards (ISO, DIN, IS).
• 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

• B.Tech./M.Tech. Mechanical.
• Specializing in Design with 4-5 years of experience.
• Knowledge on product change management process.
• Ability to work in a global environment.
• Innovative & creative thinking ability.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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