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Secondary Design Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Secondary Design Engineer

Chennai, India

About the Company:

The Hitachi Energy India Operations Center (INOPC) houses over 3,000 energy transition technologists in three locations from grid automation, transformers, high voltage products, grid integration and service businesses. Spread over 3,00,000 sq feet, with nearly 50,000 sq feet of dedicated lab space, the center brings under one roof diverse engineering capability that has been built over the years, fostering collaboration to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. INOPC supports Hitachi Energy units across 40+ countries to deliver projects in 80+ countries.

We are technology leaders at the forefront of evolving the world's future energy system. The rising energy consumption with changing lifestyles and rapid urbanization, is driving the need for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Our innovative technologies help to make the energy system more resilient, secure and safe.

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Electricity will be the backbone of the carbon-neutral future and together, with customers and partners, we are co-creating solutions that are helping to accelerate the energy transition. Customers count on our technologies to help them to integrate huge volumes of renewable energy into the world's grids and manage increasing levels of complexity; and our technologies are also instrumental to the electrification of transportation, industry and smart life sectors. The center equally focuses on catering to grow complexity in domestic and international grids and is a key lever for Hitachi Energy's growth globally.

The opportunity:

You will be a part of the AIS, LTB Secondary Engineering team. You will be supporting the Project managers on project-specific engineering documents and drawings that are required to be modified after sales. You will be an individual contributor who would deliver the tasks as per the given inputs and when required need to work in coordination with other colleagues and should exhibit good collaborative skills to complete the task. You will also coordinate with the customer and resolving technical queries.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Preparation of electrical schematic diagram in CAD tools like E3, AutoCAD, or any other CAD / intelligent tools with the general arrangement of control cubical of 2D/3D of high voltage Breakers, Capacitor Banks, Disconnectors, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and other HVC Related Products (>66kV and above). Review of SLD, Protection, and Trip Logics of customer/stakeholders Generating BoM of modules and products and creating part numbers using SAP Coordination and reviewing schematic diagrams and 2D and 3D drawings.
  • Preparation of guaranteed technical parameters for various high voltage.
  • Addressing the technical queries raised by customers during the closure of the project in case if required.
  • Supporting to various cross functions like SCM, project management, and quality for understanding the customer requirements and specifications in case required.
  • Supporting onsite installation and commissioning colleagues for understanding the customer drawings and other technical support.
  • Coordinating with customers, resolving technical queries and ensuring the engineering drawings are approved on time.
  • Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective projects as per quality process.
  • 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:

  • Years of experience: 6 - 8 years with bachelor's in electrical engineering
  • Hands on experience in tools like E3, AutoCAD, or similar tools
  • Expect Excellent Communication and interpersonal skill

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-134951
Employment Type: Full Time

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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