Product Integration Engineer - Electrical

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre in Chennai leads cutting-edge electrical system development and testing for power and energy solutions. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, testing, and documentation of electrical components across multiple product lines in a global setup.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in EEE/Power electronics, hands-on R&D experience, and knowledge of DS-E3, AutoCAD, MATLAB, ETAP, and industrial protocols.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in EEE/Power system/Power electronics from a reputed institution.
• Hands-on experience in R&D, new product/prototype development and type testing.
• Proficient in electrical design schematics, hardware/software specs and power system calculations.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and selection of electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D activities; design and develop electrical systems and products.
• Integrate electrical components and systems; conduct testing for functionality and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design and test procedures.
• Coordinate with global cross-functional teams across regions; monitor project targets (time, cost, quality).

Skills

R&D experience

Prototype development

Type testing

English proficiency

Modbus TCP/IP

CAN protocol

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

PROFINET

Education

Master’s degree in EEE/Power system/Power electronics

Tools

DS-E3

AutoCAD

MATLAB

ETAP

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0122811 Date Posted: 2026-03-25 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 India Development Centre (IDC) is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The India Development Centre is situated in Chennai and Bangalore. IDC collaborates with the R&D and Research centers of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries. In the past 20 years, IDC has secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents.

Responsible to conduct and manage product development, type tests and design improvements related to Electrical aspects of product design, across the G&PQSS range to ensure the product portfolio remains at the forefront of technology. Including but not limited to performance improvements, cost reductions, increased manufacturability, and new application/new market developments.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Responsible for leading R&D activities. Collaborate with the team to design and develop electrical systems and products. For designing, hands‑on experience of software like DS‑E3 is one of the advantageous requirements.
• Integrate electrical components and systems and conduct testing to ensure functionality and performance.
• To be willing to learn electrical complex systems and passionate about working with cutting edge technology.
• Work closely with product line cross functional teams located across geographical regions. This includes functions such as SCM, manufacturing/production, service, engineering, sales, project management, product management.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documentation, test procedures, product manuals.
• Actively engage with global market and industry representatives to ensure market trends are noted and where applicable identify future development project opportunities.
• Have thorough understanding of competitor offerings.
• Ensures alignment with assigned project development targets (time, cost, quality) and coordinates with the project team involved in specific R&D activities.
• Capacity to generate new ideas for improvement and develop innovative solutions to enhance existing products, services or processes.
• Ability to think creatively and develop novel solutions to complex problems.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities for innovation and proposes solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Required master’s degree in EEE/Power system/Power electronics from reputed institution.
• Hands‑on experience in the field of R&D new product/prototype development and type testing.
• Preparation of electrical design schematics, product manual, hardware specification, software specification and power system calculation.
• Selection and finalization of electrical-electronics components, cables, converters, auxiliary equipment etc. for any LV or MV product integration.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocol enabled products.
• Having ability of selection, assembly, and testing (Hardware and software both).
• Knowledge of protocols like Modbus TCP/IP, CAN, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET.
• Knowledge of relevant standards such as IEC, UL, SAE, IEEE.
• Knowledge of product safety and cyber security.
• Detailed knowledge and work experience with products like multi‑winding power transformers, power converters, FACTS equipment, harmonic filters, DC or AC charging systems for battery charging in MW range, ESS(energy storage systems).
• Preferred candidate is with work experience in the field/fields E – mobility product AC/DC charging side / STATCOM/LV-MV electrical projects in MW range/renewable energy product in MW range like BESS, wind or solar system etc.
• DS‑E3, AUTOCAD, MATLAB, ETAP.
• Ability to work with global large teams, stress‑tolerant, Strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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About us:

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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