HBU Application Engineering Manager

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited seeks a seasoned leader to head a team of application engineers within the High Voltage Business Unit. You will ensure technical solutioning, design, and quotation for HV products and systems while meeting customer requirements and business objectives.

You will mentor engineers, review customer specs, develop proposals with system designs and diagrams, and coordinate with sales, RD and project management to align technical and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in application engineering, design, or project engineering within HV power.
• 3–5 years in leadership or managerial role leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of application engineers.
• Oversee technical review of customer specs, RFQs, and tender documents for HV products and systems.
• Develop comprehensive technical proposals with detailed designs, diagrams, and equipment selections.
• Guide calculations, simulations, and analyses (e.g., short-circuit, insulation coordination).
• Collaborate with sales, RD, and project management to align technical and commercial goals.
• Act as primary technical contact for key customers and build relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Monitor market trends and technical advancements to inform planning.
• Represent Hitachi Energy India Limited in technical discussions and forums.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring

Project management

Analytical

English fluency

Education

B.E. Electrical

Master's preferred

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, 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, RD, 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.