DPE- Control Engineering

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks a Product Engineer to join the Product Portfolio Management team. You will manage lifecycle, requirements, configuration, and roadmap for Control Engineering solutions, collaborating with global product teams and field engineers.

The role requires 8+ years in Power Systems and strong leadership, with English fluency and a strategic-operational mindset to boost productivity and efficiency across projects and tenders.

Qualifications

• MTech in Power Systems, Control Systems, automatic control theory, or software engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in Power Systems focusing on Control Applications, HMI, SCADA, Network and Cyber Security.
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Product management experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate market and engineering needs into product requirement specifications and drive the roadmap with Global Product Manager and Global Product Specialist.
• Facilitate smooth implementation of new technologies within the Control Engineering discipline.
• Prioritize and drive strategic improvements in the current Control platforms.
• Lead the development and implementation of modular Control Engineering solutions.
• Monitor solutions and provide guidance in tenders and projects for knowledge transfer and improvements across global Control teams.
• Oversee the lifecycle of Control Engineering solutions and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and Hitachi Energy policies.

Skills

Power Systems

Control Systems

HMI

SCADA

Network Security

Cyber Security

Product management

Leadership

English fluency

Education

MTech in Power Systems/Control Systems

Job description

Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:R0092323Date Posted:2026-07-20Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Engineer to join our Product Portfolio Management team. You will play a crucial role in managing the lifecycle, requirements, configuration, and roadmap for the solutions in the Control Engineering discipline. This role is embedded within the Engineering function, ensuring close collaboration to deliver business relevance. Location is Chennai, Tamil Nadu.How you’ll make an impactTranslate market and engineering needs into Product Requirement Specifications and drive the roadmap in coordination with the Global Product Manager and Global Product Specialist.Facilitate smooth implementation of new technologies within the Control Engineering discipline.Prioritize and drive strategic improvement in the current Control platforms.Lead the development and implementation of modular Control Engineering solutions.Monitor solutions and provide guidance, in tenders and projects to ensure knowledge transfer and feedback-driven improvements across global Control teams.Oversee the lifecycle of Control Engineering solutions and deliverables.You will be 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 BackgroundHold MTech Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems, Control System, automatic control theory, software engineering or similar.8+ years of experience in Power Systems in the fields of Control Applications, HMI, SCADA, Network and Cyber Security.Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities.Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams.Proven experience in product management is highly desirable.Strategic and operational mindset with a focus on business productivity and efficiency.Fluency in English both written and spoken.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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 recruitmentAs 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 ChecksAs 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.