HBU Application Engineering Manager

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited seeks a Senior Lead Application Engineer to manage a skilled team in the High Voltage Business Unit. You will ensure technically sound solutions, from design to quotation, meeting customer specs and business goals.

You will review specifications, lead system designs, and coordinate with sales and R&D to align technical and commercial offerings. English fluency is essential; Hindi is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years in application engineering/high voltage domain.
• 3–5 years in leadership/managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of HV products (GIS, AIS, breakers, transformers).
• Proficiency in electrical design, analysis, and simulation tools.
• Fluent English; Hindi is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of application engineers within the High Voltage Business Unit (HBU).
• Oversee technical reviews of customer specs, RFQs, and tenders for HV products and systems.
• Guide development of technical proposals with system diagrams and equipment selections.
• Perform calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, R&D, and project teams for alignment.
• Act as primary technical contact for key customers and build relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, tools, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure accuracy of datasheets, drawings, and specifications.
• Monitor HV market trends and inform strategic planning.
• Represent Hitachi Energy India Limited in technical discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Lead and manage a team of application engineers within the High Voltage Business Unit (HBU), ensuring the successful technical solutioning, design, and quotation for high voltage products and systems, meeting customer requirements and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of application engineers within the High Voltage Business Unit (HBU), ensuring the successful technical solutioning, design, and quotation for high voltage products and systems, meeting customer requirements and business objectives.
• Oversee the technical review and interpretation of customer specifications, RFQs, and tender documents for high voltage products and systems (e.g., circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers).
• Lead the development of comprehensive technical proposals, including detailed system designs, single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment selections, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, ANSI).
• Guide the team in performing technical calculations, simulations, and analyses (e.g., short-circuit, insulation coordination, dielectric strength) to validate proposed solutions.
• Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, R&D, and project management teams to ensure alignment between technical solutions, commercial offerings, and project execution.
• Act as a primary technical point of contact for key customers, presenting solutions, addressing technical queries, and building strong relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the application engineering function, including process optimization, tool development, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure all technical documentation, including datasheets, drawings, and technical specifications, is accurate, complete, and maintained.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements in high voltage applications to inform strategic planning and solution development.
• Participate in internal and external technical discussions, workshops, and conferences to represent HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in application engineering, design, or project engineering within the high voltage power industry.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, leading a team of engineers.
• In-depth knowledge of high voltage products (e.g., GIS, AIS, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, surge arresters) and their applications.
• Strong understanding of relevant national and international electrical standards (e.g., IEC, IS, ANSI).
• Proficiency in engineering software tools for electrical design, analysis, and simulation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages (e.g., Hindi) is a plus.

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