Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED in Savli, Gujarat, India seeks a Shop Engineer with 4-5 years of experience to maintain plant equipment and ensure safe, reliable operations. The role requires good English communication and ability to work in shifts, following safety standards.

Diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering is required, with preference for transformer industry experience. Apply through Hitachi Energy careers portal.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• 4-5 years of shop engineering experience, preferably in transformer industry.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance work following HITACHI Energy standard processes and safety guidelines.
• Perform regular and routine maintenance of plant equipment.
• Report non-compliances and maintain clean work area.
• Track maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, downtime, parts usage).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
• Handle shifts independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (Diploma or Degree)

Job description

Location: Savli, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0140239 Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Mission Statement

To maintain all plant equipment in a safe, compliant, and reliable condition while promoting a culture of preventive maintenance, risk reduction, and sustainable engineering practices. To provide timely maintenance services that enhance plant productivity which also supports to organization's operational goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Executes the assigned work according to agreed workflows and in accordance with HITACHI Energy standard processes and safety guidelines.
• The job includes regular standard maintenance of the equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities in compliance with health & safety guidelines and reports any non-compliance.
• Operates within standard operating procedures and maintains a clean work area.
• 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.
• Track maintenance KPIs like MTBF, MTTR, downtime and spare parts usage.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Good basic communication skills to co-ordinate with cross functional team.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
• To handle shifts individually.
• Basic knowledge of 5S activities.
• Maintain machine checklist and record machine history.

Your Background

Diploma or Degree with Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering

4-5 years of working experience as Shop Engineering preferably in Transformer Industry

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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