Research and Development Engineer - High Voltage Switchgear

R&D engineer

Location:

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0114913

Date Posted:

2025-12-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an R & D Engineer for the Disconnector product line within the R&D organization in our business unit High Voltage Products in  Maneja Vadodara Gujarat India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

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 & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Your Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with 3D model/PLM tools like Creo, Windchill, and SAP.

• Background and experience in the manufacturing industry.

• Hands-on experience in FEA tools – mechanical & electrical simulation tools.

• Excellent hands-on experience in drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Knowledge of product change management process.

• Design & development of high voltage switchgear

• Leadership skills with a proven track-record of Management or Project management.

• Confidence to conduct Root-Cause-Analyses on product failures and to provide feedback to higher Management.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken), strong communication skills in a diverse and global organization.

• Knowledge and understanding of various IEC / IEEE / ANSI / IS / ISO / DIN / IP / NEMA standards.

• Ability to work in a global environment

• Innovative & creative thinking ability. Problem solving ability

• 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

• Degree (B. Tech. / M. Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering

• 6-8 years+ of experience in high voltage switchgear design and development.

• Product knowledge of HV Disconnectors

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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