Mechanical Design Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vadodara, India seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Global Engineering Center and drive mechanical design for dry-type distribution transformers up to 10 MVA/33 kV. You will develop active parts, windings, tanks, and externals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and factory limitations.

The role requires ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 0–2 years of design experience and proficiency in CAD; Creo is a plus.

Qualifications

• ME/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 0–2 years in mechanical design for distribution dry transformers; higher experience considered.
• Proficient in CAD; Creo preferred.
• Knowledge of IS/IEC/IEEE and Canadian standards.
• English proficiency and ability to work with global teams.
• Experience in winding design or tank/external parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop dry type distribution transformers to meet specifications.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, BOMs and customer documents per schedule.
• Coordinate design activities across global factories and teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/IS standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

ME/M.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CAD software

3D modelling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team in the Global Engineering Center in Vadodara, India, you will play a crucial role in the development and design of innovative products and systems that meet our customer needs and industry standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project specifications are met while adhering to industry standards and design best practices. Your expertise in engineering principles and practices will contribute to optimizing designs for performance, functionality, and sustainability.

How you’ll make an impact

• The success candidate will be the part of an International Design and Engineering Team specialized in Dry Type Distribution transformer up to 10 MVA 33 kV Class design covering different countries.

• Responsible to generate active part and windings/ Tank & Externals meeting factory limitation, guideline, and checklist as per IEEE / IEC /IS standards.

• Responsible for Preparation of Customer documents, Manufacturing drawings, Bill of materials etc & submission to customer as per project schedule.

• Understanding of Transformer mechanical design, Thermal, Dielectrics, Short circuit and sound performance and transformer mechanics

• Coordinating design activities within a worldwide factories network.

• Participation in internal design concept reviews.

• Demonstrated team building skills and networking skills, would be a preference.

• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.

• 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.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Your background

• M.E / M.Tech Mechanical Engineering.

• 0–2 years Experienced working in Mechanical Design for Distribution Dry transformer manufacturing Industry. Candidates with higher experience also to be considered.

• Knowledge on CAD software, any 3D Modelling software is a must. Creo is considered as an advantage.

• Should understand Transformer Design, Mechanical Calculations, Dielectrics, clearance/creepage, basic layout and cleats lead arrangement.

• Should have good understanding of IS/ IEC /IEEE Standards & Canadian Standards

• Experience in winding design / Tank & externals is an advantage

• Experience in Simulation or software development would be advantageous.

• Experience on Microsoft office and tools.

• Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different parts of the world.

• Demonstrated team building skills, would be a preference.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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