Lab Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai requires a Diploma holder in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 2-3 years of experience or fresher to support lab activities and testing for power quality control systems. The candidate should have an electrical wireman license, ability to read technical drawings, and knowledge in AC/DC supply and material management.

Responsibilities include wiring modifications, inventory management, calibration of test equipment, and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering is required.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in English (spoken & written).
• Knowledge in material management and packing procedures.
• Knowledge in AC & DC supply and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wiring modification in cubicles, test racks and equipment.
• Manage lab inventory and ensure smooth lab activities.
• Assist testing and document activities for power quality protection systems.
• Track and calibrate test equipment and maintain lab tools.
• Prepare hand markup as-built drawings and assist with electrical panel wiring.

Skills

Technical drawings

MS Excel

English proficiency

Education

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0092139 Date Posted: 2025-09-03 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 world leader in the area of Power Quality Solutions (PQS). Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology to the power industry and has delivered solutions for the more than 50 years now. The FACTS technology 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 developed by Hitachi Energy. As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required.

How you’ll make an impact: Coordinate with Electrical & Control Engineers for wiring modification in the cubicles, test racks & Test equipment’s. Managing lab inventory. Ensure smooth execution of lab activities including movement of equipment, inventory management, testing assistance and documentation for power quality control and protection systems. Managing inward and outward materials including cubicles. Managing test equipment’s tracking & calibration. Maintenance of FST Test equipment’s and AC to DC converters. Selection of right test tools after coordinate with the vendor. To carry out wiring activity in Control & Protection panels. Coordinate with Electrical & Control Engineers for wiring modification in the cubicles & test racks. Test equipment’s. Preparation of hand markup as built drawings. Troubleshoot earth fault in Ac or DC system. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background Qualification: Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 2 -3 years of experience /Fresher. Additional Criteria: Electrical wireman license holder. Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics. Knowledge in material management. Knowledge in packing procedure. Knowledge in AC & DC Supply. Inventory management. Good prowess in MS office, especially Excel. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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