Associate Project Engineer - Sales Support Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks an Associate Project Engineer - Sales Support Specialist to prepare timely offers and quotations for Gas Insulated switchgear RFQs, and to craft technically sound, cost-effective solutions.

You will collaborate with the Sales support team and Product Group Territory Marketing & Service Sales Managers, ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy procedures while analyzing customer needs and providing clear responses during the offer

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineer with 1–3 years in GIS or EPC or HV/MV product sales & tendering.
• Experience in offers/quotation process and tendering tools.
• Knowledge of Power Grid Market and system offerings.
• Excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely offers/quotations for GIS switchgear RFQs and inquiries.
• Determine technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales support to address country/region customers.
• Review technical documents, specify scope and deviations, and prepare data sheets.
• Ensure proposals comply with Hitachi Energy procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Quotation preparation

Sales/tendering tools

Power grid market knowledge

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Tendering tools

Sales documentation tools

Job description

Associate Project Engineer - Sales Support SpecialistThis site uses cookies from Hitachi and third parties for our own business purposes and to personalize your experience. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies. For more information, visit Hitachi Cookies Policy.### Associate Project Engineer - Sales Support SpecialistApply: Onsite: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 25, 2026 (19 days left to apply): R0136499**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0136499**Date Posted:**2026-09-22**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity:** Currently, we are looking for a suitable candidate to fulfill the role of APE - Sales Support Specialist at our India Operations Centre (INOPC) in Chennai, India. **How you’ll make an impact:** * Prepare Timely and comprehensive offers / Quotations for Gas Insulated switchgear RFQ / Enquires.* Determine most technical appropriate and cost- effective solutions* Collaborate across the Sales support team in offering solutions to country / region specific customers.* Close collaboration with the Product Group Territory Marketing & Service Sales Managers responsible for the global market.* Analyze customer needs through general market info and information provided by Service FES/Territory Managers.* Ensure all proposals follow relevant Hitachi Energy Procedures and guidelines* Rationalize terms and conditions* Review and analyse the Offers/Quotations technical documents and requirements and identifies the scope of supply, configuration of the product with relevant options, prepares list of technical deviations and clarifications, prepares data sheets, prepares comments to customer’s technical specifications including quality plans, painting specifications, document lists, etc.* Preparation of complete commercial quotation considering different strategies.* Supporting ASMs during Offers/Quotations for adequate follow-up and proper answers during the Offer clarification process.* 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. **Your Background:** * Electrical Engineer with 1 to 3 years of professional work experience in GIS or EPC or any High voltage / medium voltage electrical product sales & tendering.* Experience and skill to prepare and support Offer / quotation Process.* Experienced in Sales / tendering tools (Any Sales / tendering tools)* Knowledge of Power Grid Market & System offerings* Excellent communication skills in English**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. 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