Electrical Testing Engineer - High Voltage Switchgear

Manufacturing Quality Laboratory Services Experienced Professional

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0119650

Date Posted:

2026-07-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Testing Engineer to join their team in Maneja, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential.

How you’ll make an impact

• Led and supervise the routine testing of high-voltage circuit breakers (72.5 kV to 800 kV) ensuring full compliance with relevant standards and quality requirements.
• Managed Test plant operations to achieve Business Unit (BU) revenue targets while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Provided support in new product development, including testing validation and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate and attended customer inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications and handling technical queries.
• Responsible for maintenance of test plant equipment and execution of calibration activities to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensured safety of workmen and test equipment within the testing facility by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Addressed test plant quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to avoid recurrence.
• Should possess adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant national & international standards like IEC. 
• Must be able to understand different kinds of electrical schematic drawings. Should be capable of tracing the fault & solving it (both electrical as well as mechanical) by referring the documents. 
• Must have worked in the testing field and should have the know-how of the testing equipment. 
• Should have the experience of high voltage testing, partial discharge testing and routine testing of switchgear product. 
• Candidate should be able to do the electrical wiring independently in Local control cubical and able to verify basic interlocks. 
• Capable to work independently and handle the day-to-day workload. 
• Should supervise the team members and ability to deliver the output in targeted timeline. 
• Should be familiar with practices such as 5S, KAIZEN, etc. 
• Experience of co-ordination with various cross functions like production, stores, packing and marketing/planning.
• 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

• Candidate should have 4 to 6 years of experience with Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in testing. 
• A Diploma / bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with first class (above 60%) 
• Candidate should have the basic knowledge of the switchgear’s product. 
• Skilled in High voltage testing, partial discharge testing, Mechanical endurance test of Switchgear product. Experience in LTB, GIS & DTB testing will be an added advantage. 
• Should have adequate knowledge of functional and interlock verification in low voltage or local control cubicle. 
• Quick learner with interest in and ability to master new technologies. 
• Good communication skill and proficiency in English and Hindi is required. 
• Knowledge of basic SAP. Sound interpersonal skills. 
• Working knowledge of SAP MM. Well versed with MS Office. 
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing. 
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As 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.

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