Research and Development Principal Engineer - High Voltage Circuit Breakers

R&D Principal Engineer

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0131236

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

You will assume an expert role in the design & development of high voltage circuit breakers as a specialist. On the personal side, we are looking for someone with a positive mindset, analytical capabilities, and a strong drive for collaboration with teams and stakeholders to build the best possible product.

How you’ll make an impact

• Design, conduct, and supervise experiments to test scientific theories to discover/validate properties of materials (polymers, fluids, etc.) and processes (drying, impregnation, sealing, etc.).
• Develop scientific theories and mathematical models to explain physical phenomena like vibrations, sound, acoustics, thermal, heat flow and predict future behavior.
• Analyze and interpret large amounts of data using complex mathematical calculations, computer simulations, and through use of software like Python or MATLAB.
• Plan, perform and review calculation/simulations and qualification tests on various types of parts and processes of Circuit breakers.
• Participate constructively in working teams, share own technical/scientific knowledge in own projects and supports colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high-quality results.
• Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports, project, and product documents independently, including doing feasibility studies as baseline for decision making.
• Conduct quality case root cause analysis with solid technical knowledge, conduct reliability studies.
• Conduct/participate in design reviews, RCA, DFMEA/DFM/DFA, perform prototyping & testing of HV circuit breakers. Prepare design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, test specification, etc.).
• 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

• Master’s/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering in Switching Technology/Circuit Breaker applications
• 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing industry, preferred in high voltage switchgear.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), strong communication skills in a diverse and global organization.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, Curiosity, creativity and persistence.
• Innovative & creative thinking ability, problem solving ability.
• Proficiency with data analysis and computer simulations
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and experimental techniques
• Product knowledge of HV equipment / SF6 free technology preferred.
• Preferred hands-on experience with 3D model/PLM tools like Creo 4.0, Windchill, and SAP.
• Preferred knowledge and understanding of various IEC / IEEE / ANSI / IS / ISO / DIN / IP / NEMA standards is preferred.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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Experience Level

Senior Level