C&P Hardware Design Engineer - HVDC Service | Chennai, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai; Sur place; INR 3 000 000 - 6 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hitachi, Ltd. invites a C&P Hardware Design Engineer for HVDC Service to design, develop, and maintain control and protection hardware for HVDC projects, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance of critical power equipment.

You will collaborate with software and system teams, perform hardware simulations and verification tests, and provide FAT/SAT support while traveling to project sites as required. The role requires 7–12 years of hardware design experience in power electronics or HVDC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical/electronics engineering or a related field.
• 7–12 years of hardware design experience for control and protection systems in power electronics or HVDC.
• Strong analog/digital circuit design, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and communication protocols (Ethernet, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Proficiency with PCB design and simulation tools; testing and debugging hardware.
• Knowledge of power system protection principles and IEC/IEEE standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, and ability to read complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Fluent English, strong teamwork and written communication.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and test hardware components and systems for HVDC converters, including PCBs and I/O modules.
• Prepare technical specs, schematics, BOMs, and design documentation per standards.
• Conduct hardware simulations and verification tests to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with software and system engineers to integrate hardware and software into a full HVDC control system.
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities for HVDC projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues during design, testing, and operation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical improvements and innovations.
• Stay updated with HVDC control/protection trends and ensure compliance with safety and quality systems.

Connaissances

HVDC hardware design

Analog and digital circuit design

PCB design

FPGA

Microcontrollers

Ethernet

IEC 61850

Testing and debugging

Team collaboration

English communication

Formation

Bachelor's or master's in electrical/electronics engineering

Outils

Altium Designer

OrCAD

PADS

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Description du poste

C&P Hardware Design Engineer - HVDC Service

As a C&P Hardware Design Engineer for HVDC Service at Hitachi, Ltd., you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of control and protection hardware systems for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission projects. This role involves ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of critical electrical infrastructure.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Design, develop, and test control and protection hardware components and systems for HVDC converters, including PCBs, power supplies, I/O modules, and communication interfaces.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, block diagrams, schematics, BOMs, and design documentation in accordance with industry standards and internal procedures.
• Conduct hardware simulations, analyses, and verification tests to ensure functionality, performance, and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, and project managers to integrate hardware and software components into a complete HVDC control system.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities for HVDC projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues during design, testing, and operational phases.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise to improve existing designs and develop innovative solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and standards in HVDC control and protection.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and quality management systems throughout the design and development lifecycle.

Your background:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• You should have 7 to 12 years of experience in hardware design and development, specifically with control and protection systems for power electronics or HVDC applications.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS) and simulation software (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with testing and debugging hardware, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of power system protection principles and relevant international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel to project sites for testing, commissioning, and support as required.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.