CAD Automation Engineer
5 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity:
The CAD Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing automated CAD workflows, ensuring design accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.
How you'll make an impact:
- As member of a engineering platform team, responsible for creation of automated design solutions.
- Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to optimize CAD design processes.
- Collaborate with product owners, designers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and identify opportunities for automation.
- Analyse existing workflows and identify areas for improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Conduct testing and validation of automated solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Troubleshoot issues with automation script and tools and implement solutions to ensure smooth operation.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate CAD automation tools with other engineering software and systems.
- Collaborate with product owners and various stakeholders to create product sales & engineering configurators.
- Facilitate communication between internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Take ownership of CAD modelling and detailing tasks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project specifications.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
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Your background:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 3-6 years of experience. At least 3 years or more of relevant work experience in Transformer or similar industries.
- Exposure to use of 3D CAD modelling tool Creo Parametric. CAD automation, Pro-program skills. Basic programming skills.
- Product Configuration knowledge. Hands on experience in PLM (Windchill).
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and CAD software functionality.
- Knowledge of relevant international standards (ISO, ANSI, ASME). Strong analytical skills, experience in data analysis and management.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with business, product owners, developers, and end users from different areas and different regions/cultures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Tasks and time self-management. Demonstrated ability to learn Engineering Design tools.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-196824
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-29T23:36:01
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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