GI MACH - R&D Verification Engineer - IDC Chennai

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is seeking a Senior Verification Engineer to define verification scopes and develop test plans for MACH control systems used in HVDC transmission.

You will create test environments, execute cases across software and hardware releases, report findings, and drive KPI-based improvements. Strong communication, mentoring, and experience with test automation (Python) are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate or master's degree in engineering with 5+ years in product verification.
• Experience with verification of power systems or similar products is a plus.
• Experience with test plans, test specifications, test cases and test reports; ISTQB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define verification scope, areas, boundaries and requirements.
• Write Test Plan / Test Specifications, Test Cases / Scenarios for verification.
• Create a Test Environment in the MACH Control System lab with required hardware/software.
• Execute Test Cases across software and hardware releases and document results.
• Report test execution details to the development team and capture KPIs.
• Maintain and update the test environment for ongoing use and improvements.
• Adhere to defined processes and focus on automation for efficiency and quality.
• Support management for strategy and planning and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Intercultural sensitivity

Coaching & mentoring

Self-driven

Education

Graduate or master's degree in engineering

Tools

TFS

Python

Test automation

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID: R0142664

Date Posted: 2026-09-03

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity: Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic values.

Modular Advanced Control for HVDC (MACH™), is the brain in HVDC transmission systems. This system is designed to run 24/7 for thirty years or more, allowing the HVDC system to be controlled and protected in the most reliable way throughout its lifetime. The system consists of Control & Protection Main Computers, Station Control and Monitoring servers, Operator Workstations, Digital Signal Processing units, Input / Output systems and Valve Control Units.

How you’ll make an impact:

• To define verification scope, areas, considering the boundaries and limits, performance & parameters, functional & non-functional requirements.
• Write Test Plan / Test Specifications, Test Cases / Scenarios for verifying the functionalities of the Control System, for product and sub-system level verification, for the product and sub-system requirements / parameters.
• To create Test Environment with the components of MACH Control System in the Test Lab Facility, with Computers, Servers, Input - Output Boards and Simulation Environments, for test developments and execution.
• Execution of Test Cases, for various software and hardware releases using the developed test cases in the test lab.
• Report on the test execution details to the development team for further actions.
• Capturing the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), report & use for further improvements.
• Maintain the test environment with updated software and hardware for current and future use.
• Follow the processes for product and sub-system verification, within the overall MACH control system product development & release, for planning, execution, reviews & reporting.
• Adhere to the defined & approved process, in full, all the time.
• To Focus on automation, continuously, for efficiency and quality improvements.
• Define & implement.
• Continuously improve the test scenarios, execution and reporting, for efficiency and effectiveness.
• To Support the management for strategy and planning, for the future verification needs.
• Deliver value with Quality, On-Time.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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:

Required Graduate or master’s degree in engineering (Electrical & Electronics, Electronics and communication, Instrumentation & Control) with more than 5 years of proven experience in product verification, with exposure to the complete testing life cycle. Exposure / experience working with verification of power systems or similar products, is a huge plus. Experience / exposure, working with control & protection, events & alarms, time synchronization, HMI, communication protocols such as IEC61850, Modbus etc. Hands-ons experience in writing test plans / test specifications, test cases, test reports. Experience in working with test management tools such as TFS or similar. Experience with Test Automation implementation (Python/ other tools). ISTQB or similar certification, is preferred. Experience with processes such as Agile / Scrum. Required Strong communication - both verbal & written, and collaboration skills, Self-driven, Good intercultural sensitivity. Coaching & mentoring skills.

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Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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