Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an international team focused on Oil Type and Dry Type Transformer design. You will prepare customer documents, drawings, and BOMs, coordinating across a global factory network and contributing to concept reviews.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA skills, IS/IEC/IEEE knowledge, and excellent English communication. You will work within Hitachi Energy’s Global Engineering Center to deliver compliant, high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• 2–7 years of mechanical design experience in distribution or power transformer manufacturing.
• Strong CAD and FEA knowledge; familiarity with IS/IEC/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer documents, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials.
• Coordinate design activities within a worldwide network of factories.
• Participate in internal design concept reviews.
• Communicate and collaborate with technical teams across regions.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Inventor

CATIA

FEA

Job description

'The opportunity

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will join an international team specializing in the design of Oil Type Distribution Transformers (up to 35 MVA, 66 kV Class) and Dry Type Transformers (up to 10 MVA, 33 kV Class). Your primary responsibilities will include preparing customer documentation, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials. You will coordinate design activities across a global network of factories and actively participate in internal design concept reviews.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare customer documents, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials.


• Coordinate design activities within a worldwide network of factories.


• Participate in internal design concept reviews.


• Foster a collaborative team environment and demonstrate strong networking abilities.


• Communicate and collaborate effectively with technical teams across different regions.


• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for your actions and supporting colleagues and the business.


• You will be part of a Global Engineering Center, contributing to international design projects while promoting a positive team atmosphere and effective networking.


• 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 yourcolleagues and the business.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering.


• 2–7 years of experience in mechanical design within the distribution or power transformer manufacturing industry (candidates with greater experience are also considered).


• Solid understanding of IS, IEC, and IEEE standards.


• Knowledge of clearance/creepage, basic layout, and cleats lead arrangement.


• Experience in winding design is an advantage.


• Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Creo, Inventor, CATIA) and FEA tools.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and related tools is a plus.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.


• Ability to collaborate with technical teams globally.


• Strong command of English, both spoken and written.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset