IT Application Manager | Maneja, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Computer Science graduate with 3–8 years in IT Applications, Manufacturing IT, Digitalization, or Industrial Systems to support manufacturing systems and digital solutions.

The role involves IT/OT integration, MES exposure, ERP familiarity, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence across factory environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, or related field.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience in IT Applications, Manufacturing IT, Digitalization, or Industrial Systems.
• Experience with ERP and manufacturing systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, support, and enhance business applications and manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams to enable factory operations and digital solutions.
• Lead or support digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives; ensure high system availability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

C#

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. This system is called as MACH. This computerized system is built with the state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors and digital signal processors, connected by high performance industry standard busses and fiber optic communication links. They operate on very high standard application software designed by the control design team for which there is a need for experienced control system engineers.The system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required.

How you’ll make an impact:

We are seeking a highly motivated Computer Science Engineering graduate to join the IT team supporting Manufacturing, Factory Systems, and IT/OT environments. The role will be responsible for managing, supporting, and enhancing business applications, manufacturing systems, and digital solutions that enable factory operations, industrial automation, and operational excellence.

Technical Skills

Application Management

• Experience supporting enterprise applications and business-critical systems.
• Knowledge of application lifecycle management, change management, and release management.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.

Manufacturing & Factory Systems

• Understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Exposure to factory applications such as:
  • Production Management Systems
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Traceability Solutions
  • Digital Factory Platforms
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and Smart Manufacturing technologies.

IT/OT Integration

• Basic understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Familiarity with:
  • Industrial Networks
  • PLC/SCADA Systems
  • Historian Systems
  • Industrial IoT Solutions
  • OPC-UA and industrial communication protocols
• Ability to work with automation and engineering teams on IT/OT integration projects.

Database & Reporting

• Knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar databases.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and dashboarding tools.
• Knowledge of Power BI desirable.

Software & Automation

• Basic programming or scripting skills in:
  • Python
  • C#
  • Java
  • PowerShell
• Experience in API integration and application troubleshooting.

Cybersecurity Awareness

• Basic understanding of:
  • Cybersecurity principles
  • User access management
  • Application security
  • OT security concepts
  • Backup and recovery processes
• Support and maintain factory and engineering applications.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to gather business requirements.
• Manage application upgrades, patches, and system enhancements.
• Lead or support digitalization and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Ensure high system availability and user satisfaction.
• Coordinate with vendors and global application support teams.
• Support IT/OT integration projects across manufacturing facilities.
• Maintain system documentation, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation opportunities within factory operations.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in IT Applications, Manufacturing IT, Digitalization, or Industrial Systems (adjust based on position level).

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.