Control design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks a Control design Engineer to lead control and protection for power electronic converter projects. You will work on open loop control, SCADA/HMI development, and secure network architecture, with testing on real-time simulators and field support.

The role requires 2–6 years in substation automation, knowledge of Hitachi MACH, ABB CCCB, and Zenon, plus networking basics. Global travel may be required; English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters in ECE/EEE/E&I or I&C.
• 2 to 6 years in substation automation projects in India or abroad.
• Knowledge of Hitachi MACH Control System, ABB CCCB, Panel 800, Micro SCADA, Zenon, and MS Visio.
• SCADA/HMI certifications and networking certs (CCNA/CCNP) are a plus.
• Good knowledge of grid and substation automation, power grid automation.

Responsibilities

• Plan control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
• Improve GPQS overall control engineering tasks.
• Open loop control development and design using Compact Control Builder.
• Develop SCADA/HMI apps with Micro SCADA / Zenon; secure network architecture.
• Prepare templates, faceplates, and popups in SCADA systems.
• Simulate converter behavior during grid disturbances and verify on real-time simulators.
• Support service groups and customers; coordinate with sub-suppliers and stakeholders.
• Travel to sites in India and abroad on short notice for support.

Skills

Structured Text

Function Block Diagram

C/C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in ECE / EEE / E&I or I&C

Tools

Hitachi MACH Control System

ABB Compact Control Builder

Panel 800

Micro SCADA

Zenon (Copa Data)

MS Visio

Job description

The Opportunity

We the Power Conversion (PC) Solutions team at Indian Operation Center, Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai help our clients with our state-of-the-art power converter solutions in a varied range of applications. With our competence in Power Conversion technology, we have a leading position in the development of solutions for Utility STATCOM's, Rail Power Supply Converters as well as static frequency converters for industrial applications. We have also built the world’s largest drive for a hydro pump station. To strengthen this motivated team, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Control design Engineer with high interest in power electronics and control technology. As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required. Thus, the job description would be as given below:

How You'll Make An Impact

• You will be responsible for planning of control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
• You will focus on continuously improving GPQS Overall Control engineering tasks.
• You will be responsible for Open loop controls application development and design using Compact control builder.
• Programming skills in Structure Text, Functional block diagram, etc. C,C++, Java programming skills are added advantage.
• You will be responsible for SCADA / HMI application development using Micro SCADA / Zenon SCADA software.
• You will be responsible for design & development of secured network overall architecture for PC projects.
• You will be preparing the Template / Faceplate/ Popup creations in Micro SCADA / Zenon SCADA.
• Simulations of converter behavior during grid disturbance.
• Verification of your software on the real-time simulator as well as in the project hardware.
• Besides bringing the software into service, you will operate specialist support for the service group as well as for the customer
• Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations & discussion with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
• You will be evaluating and strengthening the security of any connections to the DCS / SCADA / HMI network.
• Involved in FAT / SAT activities with along with sub suppliers.
• Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project
• IT infrastructure hands on experience on Routers, Firewalls, Switches, Servers, and workstations with basic networking skills
• Should be willing to travel to sites in India and Abroad at short notice for support work.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Education Qualification: Bachelor's or master's degree in ECE / EEE/ E&I or I&C.
• You should have minimum 2 to 6 years of working experience from the substation automation projects in India / other country locations.
• You should have knowledge in Hitachi MACH Control System, ABB Compact Control builder, Panel 800, Micro SCADA, Zenon (Copa Data), and MS Visio.
• SCADA / HMI certifications, Networking certifications, CCNA, CCNP, Cyber Security knowledge are an added advantage.
• Good knowledge in Grid and substation automation, Power grid Automation

Soft Skills

• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions
• You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization
• Works independently, applying established standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German added advantage.
• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization
• Team player, ready to play the role across different countries
• High level of ownership
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.

Publication date : 2026-09-01