Business R&D Experienced Professional - Power Electronics - IDC

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre in Chennai seeks a qualified Electrical Engineer with a focus on Power Electronics to contribute to converter design, HVDC, FACTS and power semiconductor projects.

You will work in an international team, explore technology opportunities, and address complex problems with strong ownership and rigorous documentation while upholding safety and integrity values.

Qualifications

• M.Tech/M.E in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics.
• Knowledge of converter design, control, and modulation.
• Knowledge of HVDC, FACTS & Power Semiconductor devices.
• Proficiency in PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Explore white spots of business and technology opportunities.
• Work in a fuzzy context evaluating solutions and establishing structure.
• Demonstrate sense of responsibility and problem solving.
• Communicate effectively, be target oriented, pro-active and self-motivated.
• Collaborate with international teams and build trust with customers and partners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Hitachi Energy guidelines.

Skills

Converter design

Control theory

Problem solving

Education

M. Tech / M.E in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engi-
neers, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology.
This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situated
in Chennai and Bangalore. IDC collaborates with the R&D and Research centers of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries.
In the past 20 years, IDC has secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents. Contribute with own ideas to identify, propose and implement innovative technology development and solutions. Solve
industrial problems independently.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Eager to explore white spots of business and technology opportunities.
• Able to work in a fuzzy context where different solutions (technical, process, organizational) are being evaluated and discussed, establishing structure as needed.
• Sense of responsibility and problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Target oriented, pro-active and self-motivated.
• Required Interpersonal skills and able to work in international team.
• Encourages openness & respect, and build trust, confidence & loyalty with customers and partners.
• Self-dependent and structured work, Creative innovation driver with strong ownership
• You will be responsible for 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:

• Required M. TECH/M. E in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Electronics
• Required knowledge of converter design, control, and modulation.
• Required knowledge of HVDC, FACTS & Power Semiconductor devices
• Solid organizational skills include attention to detail, multi-tasking, and ability to prioritize effectively in a demanding environment.
• Proficiency in simulation tools like PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink.

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