DPE- Control Engineering

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, India seeks a highly experienced Product Engineer for the Product Portfolio Management team. You will manage lifecycle, requirements, configuration and roadmap for Control Engineering solutions, embedding this role within the Engineering function and collaborating closely with global product teams.

The position requires 8+ years in Power Systems, expertise in HMI/SCADA, strong leadership and communication skills, and fluency in

Qualifications

• MTech in Power Systems or related field.
• 8+ years in Power Systems with control applications, HMI, SCADA, and cyber security.
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Translate market and engineering needs into PRS 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Product management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Power systems

HMI/SCADA

Education

MTech in Power Systems/Control Systems

Tools

HMI software

SCADA systems

Cyber security tools

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID: R0092323

Date Posted: 2026-07-20

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

We 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 impact

• Translate 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 Background

• Hold 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.

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