Associate Project Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking an Associate Project Engineer (Entry Professional) for on-site software development. The role focuses on gathering requirements, coding, testing, and maintaining software across end-user applications and OS/utility software.

The position is a full-time, entry-level role with close supervision, involving adherence to coding standards and development processes as part of a broader software engineering

Qualifications

• Work is closely supervised.
• Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education.
• May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex.

Responsibilities

• Conduct requirements gathering and analysis to understand the software problem and interfaces between hardware and software.
• Write software code using programming, scripting, and/or database languages.
• Support software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution by correcting errors and implementing enhancements.
• Apply knowledge of software development best practices including coding standards, reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.

Job description

## Associate Project EngineerApply: Onsite: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Full time: Posted Today: R0139242**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0139242**Date Posted:**2026-09-11**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**IT, Telecom & Internet**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**Software Development Engineering (High Tech) focus on developing multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software, that provides a platform for running end user applications for sale to external customers. The work includes: Conducting requirements gathering and analysis to understand the domain of the software problem and/or functionality, the interfaces between hardware and software, and the overall software characteristics. Using programming, scripting, and/or database languages to write the software code. Supporting software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding software enhancements. Applying knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.**Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.****Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** **Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.** **Background Screening and Security Checks****As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.****For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.****The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.**