R&D Mechanical Design engineer (High Voltage) - IDC
7 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity
- You will be demonstrating 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 on a global platform.
- Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions.
- You will showcase your independent problem-solving skills and contribute to ongoing R&D discussions relevant to your area of work.
- Demonstrate your technical expertise by undertaking a variety of engineering assignments within R&D projects.
How you will make an impact
- Work in new product development projects focusing on valve mechanical design tasks involving multi-disciplinary areas - for example heat transfer, electrical insulation, strength of materials and manufacturing technologies.
- Oversees DFA/DFM for new product development across different R&D Project.
- Perform DFMEA to prevent unnecessary product development issues in future.
- Perform mechanical design for converter valve components including design calculations,preparation of design specifications and technical documents.
- Perform basic ampacity ,understanding and application of clearance, creepage & tolerance chain calculation.
- Create Valve 3D CAD Models , drawings and BOM.
- Participate in various product verification tests from early prototype testing to final verification of converter valve design.
- Think product lifecycle perspective in the design work by considering various aspects like reliability, safety, maintainability, tooling and manufacturing requirements.
- Develop, manage and expand relationships with stakeholders, internal functions, Corporate Research Centers and external relevant parties.
- Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&D projects.
- Serve as a valuable R&D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&D processes and tools.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Participates constructively within team discussion. Shares own technical knowledge and support colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high-quality results.
- Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports independently.
- Create development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, etc.
- Perform root cause analysis.
- 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.
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Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Must have 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Design, Simulation & NPD experience, relevant to power electronics field.
- Must have any of these tools experience like MATLAB,Abaqus FEA ,Ansys Workbench for structural analysis, and Fluent for CFD.
- Must have Deep understanding of mechanical core competences, material selection, manufacturing methods, GD&T and basic understanding of electrical technology.
- Good to have Strong proficiency in 3D-CAD modeling, ideally in NX environment.
- Good to have relevant Electromechanical design experience from electric power industry or design of High/Medium voltage products.Nice to have Thyristor based valves knowledge.
- Good to have experience in Team Center PLM system and SAP
- Good to have experience in IEC & IEEE high voltage applications standards.
- Must have Fluency in English -written and spoken.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-206659
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-20T23:53:39
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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