R&D Engineer

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Research & Development Engineer to join High Voltage R&D team. The candidate will assume a technical lead role in design & development of high voltage circuit breaker design. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical design & development background combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques.

How you'll make an impact

• Contribute to new product and core component development of High Voltage Circuit Breakers in close cooperation with engineers and technical experts.
• Perform non-linear Tolerance analysis using in-house /commercial solvers.
• Contribute to mechanical design aspects in the ongoing projects.
• Perform mechanical (static & dynamic) calculations.
• Design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, test specification etc.) • Perform DFMEA, DOE, PPAP etc.
• Perform root cause analysis.
• Coordination with various cross functional stakeholders.
• Solid hands-on experience of 3D CAD packages (Creo preferred)/PLM tool like Creo,Windchill and SAP • Excellent hands-on experience of drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis.
• Hands-on experience in FEA tools - Ansys and Creo Simulate.
• Manufacturing knowledge (casting, machining, forging, welding, bending, injection molding etc.).
• Design & development of circuit breakers is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of IEC standards and type testing of switchgear.
• • Working knowledge of design process/quality tools like DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DMAIC, DOE etc.
• Knowledge of material and its standards (ISO, DIN, IS).
• 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

• B.Tech./M.Tech. Mechanical.
• Specializing in Design with 4-5 years of experience .
• Knowledge on product change management process.
• Ability to work in a global environment.
• Innovative & creative thinking ability.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Hinganghāt, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-147745

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-19T23:35:40