Seismic / Structural - Mechanical Engineering
7 days ago• Chennai, India
How you'll make an impact:
- Support the standardization of rack and elevating-structure designs for the Capacitor & Filter unit.
- Perform mechanical verification of capacitor bank structures and assemblies.
- Perform seismic analysis for capacitor bank structures
- Coordinate and review seismic analysis performed by external and internal sources and prepare reports and provide conformance to requirements.
- Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, design rules, interfaces, and engineering templates for these structures.
- Review existing designs, identify common requirements, and help develop practical standard solutions for the Capacitor & Filter unit.
- Coordinate with product engineering, project engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure standardized solutions meet functional, safety, quality, manufacturability, transportation, installation, and cost requirements.
- Define standard materials, components, interfaces, tolerances, and fastening methods while reducing unnecessary design variations.
- Support implementation of standardized designs in active projects and provide technical clarification to internal teams and suppliers.
- Apply appropriate mechanical design calculations and engineering judgment; coordinate specialized structural validation when required.
- Ensure all necessary design inputs are available from stakeholders, perform self-review, and participate in peer reviews.
- Deliver high-quality designs and standardization activities on schedule while coordinating closely with team members and project lead engineers.
- Maintain and update engineering documentation, standard libraries, revision records, and project deliverables in accordance with the quality process.
- Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and caring for colleagues and the business.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Documentation:
Maintain controlled and up-to-date 3D models, drawings, specifications, standard libraries, design guidelines, calculation records, and revision history in accordance with applicable quality processes.
Your Background:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, with 5-9 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
- Hands-on experience designing fabricated steel racks, support frames, elevating structures, or comparable industrial equipment.
- Hand on experience in Structural engineering using, Ansys& CAD tools.
- Strong proficiency with 3D CAD and drawing tools; experience with PTC Creo and Autodesk applications is preferred.
- Familiarity with codes and applicable standards applicable for structure design (American, European, DNVGL etc.) is Mandatory.
- Knowledge of international standards such as IEC/ IEEE / ANSI, DNVGL Seismic zones and Response spectra.
- Good understanding of design for manufacturability, welding, bolted connections, tolerances, material selection, corrosion protection, and assembly practices.
- Experience with product standardization, modular design, configurable platforms, value engineering, and design reuse is highly desirable.
- Ability to interpret applicable mechanical-design codes, internal engineering standards, customer specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
- Experience with product lifecycle management, engineering change control, bills of materials, and controlled technical documentation is preferred.
- Team player with strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-212838
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-08-27T01:21:02
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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