CAD Automation Engineer - Transformers

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. CAD Automation Engineer will be reporting to team manager of INOPC PGTR Engineering & Technology team.

How you'll make an impact:

• Design and implement automation scripts and tools to enhance CAD design processes.
• Create automated design solutions to streamline workflows. Responsible for local design tool enhancements, interface development and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and identify automation opportunities.
• Interact with the Global Team to ensure that Applications are developed according to global guidelines. Work with software developers to integrate CAD automation tools with other engineering software and systems.
• Analyse current workflows to pinpoint areas for improvement, boosting productivity and efficiency. Test and validate CAD automation solutions to ensure they are accurate and reliable.
• Troubleshoot issues with automation scripts and tools, implementing solutions to ensure seamless operation.
• Support migration projects from legacy/local systems to the Windchill PLM. Travel to the supported locations to collect requirements / validate / implement the developed solutions.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD modelling tools, specifically Creo Parametric. Strong experience in Tool Kit developments
• Skills in CAD automation and Pro-Program development. Experience with Sigmaxim Smart Assembly applications is considered an added advantage.
• Intermediate programming abilities. Hands-on experience with PLM systems, particularly Windchill.
• Experience in Bill of Materials (BoM) and workflow management within Windchill. Strong grasp of mechanical design principles and CAD software functionalities.
• Knowledge of applicable international standards, including ISO, ANSI, and ASME.
• Excellent analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and management.
• Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and end users across diverse regions and cultures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines, with strong self-management skills.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to 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-JID3-152786

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-02T23:34:59