Validation & Failure Analysis Engineer

The opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Validation Engineer to perform the validation and certification of Grid Automation products including numerical protection relays (IEDs) & RTUs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external labs to ensure products meet international standards and customer expectations.

How you'll make an impact:

• Responsible for configuration, testing, and fault analysis of IEDs/RTUs in Control & Relay Panels (CRP) and Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for EHV substations (above 132kV).
• Prepare test specifications, plans, and execute hardware tests; ensure prototypes are correctly assembled and test environments are properly set up.
• Ensure usage of the latest tools and software versions during IED configuration and testing.
• Collaborate with Regional Testing Labs and cross-functional teams to develop test plans, reports, and certifications for Grid Automation products.
• Interpret compliance requirements for certification labs, R&D, and Product Management teams during product validation. Ensure adherence to internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Stay informed on product development phases, new features, software updates, and maintenance releases to assess testing needs.
• Continuously learn and acquire expertise in protection schemes and automation systems to accelerate growth in the learning curve.
• Offer post-sales technical support for complex issues requiring deep technical knowledge.
• Conduct fault analysis for site-reported issues, replicate problems, identify root causes, and provide workarounds or escalate to R&D for hotfixes or maintenance releases.
• Provide remote or onsite support for Control & Protection relays and RTUs.
• Maintain continuous interaction with the testing lead and experts to ensure effective execution of testing activities.
• Report configuration and testing project status, progress, and plans to the testing lead. Ensure efficient use of testing assets such as test kits and tools.
• Document test results and compile comprehensive testing reports for internal and external use.
• Present and follow up on test outcomes to ensure resolution and improvement.
• 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

• Candidate should be a graduate in Electrical and Electronics engineering with relevant of a minimum of 3 years of experience in testing & commissioning of relay, Control & Relay panels(CRP), Substation Automation Systems (SAS/SCADA) with IEC 61850 in EHV substations.
• Should have good knowledge on Power system. Should have hands on experience with 3 Phase injection test kits like Omicron, Doble, Megger etc.
• Should have good knowledge on understanding the schematics of control and relay Panels, primary equipment interlocks.
• Should be ready for frequent travels all over India and overseas wherever assigned for at least next 5 years.
• Should have a good knowledge on configuration of HEIL IED's and competitors IED's in line with project requirements
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols: IEC 61850, IEEE C37.94, IEC 101, IEC 104, Modbus, DNP 3.0, OPC.
• Proficient in Ethernet and serial communication technologies.
• Should have a fair understanding of IEC 62351 cybersecurity standards.
• Should have competency on networking & configuration of managed Ethernet switches.
• Should have hands on experience on Protocol analyzers like IEC browser and network analyzer tools like wire shark.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required."