HBU Application Engineering Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED in Bengaluru seeks an experienced leader to head a team of application engineers within the High Voltage Business Unit. The role focuses on guiding technical solutioning, design, and quotation to meet customer needs and business goals.

You will mentor engineers, review RFQs, develop robust proposals, and ensure standards compliance (IEC/ANSI) while coordinating with sales and R&D for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; master's preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in application engineering, design, or project engineering in high voltage power.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience leading engineers.
• Extensive knowledge of HV products (GIS, AIS, circuit breakers, instrument transformers) and standards (IEC/ANSI).
• Proficient in engineering software for design, analysis, and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of application engineers in the High Voltage unit.
• Oversee technical review of customer specs, RFQs, and tenders for HV products.
• Develop technical proposals with system designs, diagrams, and equipment selections.
• Guide calculations, simulations, and analyses to validate solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, R&D, and project management for aligned offerings.
• Act as primary technical contact for key customers and manage relationships.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes, tools, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure accurate technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Leadership

High Voltage

Electrical Eng

Standards IEC/ANSI

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Electrical design software

Simulation tools

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• 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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