Mechanical Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Vadodara, India is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Global Engineering Center. You will work in an international design team to develop oil distribution transformer components up to 25 MVA and 36 kV class, ensuring designs meet specs, standards, and project timelines.

The role requires B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and 2–8 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in CAD and 3D modelling. Creo is an advantage.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2–8 years of mechanical design experience in distribution oil-filled transformers.
• Knowledge of CAD software and 3D modelling; Creo is a plus.
• Familiarity with IS/IEC/IEEE standards and transformer design basics.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components for transformers and associated tanks.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and customer documents.
• Coordinate with global teams to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure designs meet safety, reliability, and regulatory standards.

Skills

CAD software

Creo

3D modelling

Transformer design

Engineering calculations

Education

B.E / B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEM/Simulation tools

Job description

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 Oil Distribution Transformer up to 25 MVA 36 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

• B.E / B. Tech Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 to 8 Years working in Mechanical design for Distribution oil filled, Transformers 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.

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.