Product Lifecycle & Documentation Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai invites an engineer to manage INAIL certification drawings, BOMs, and related documentation to support prototype certification and data management.

You will work with cross-functional teams using SAP, HVPLM, CREO and Windchill, ensure accuracy, compliance with standards, and maintain controlled documentation throughout certification activities.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, collaboration, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with engineering data management systems.
• Proficiency in BOM creation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of INAIL certification documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with Windchill data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare INAIL certification drawings and prototype assembly drawings.
• Create, maintain, and optimize BOMs using SAP and HVPLM.
• Develop and update 2D drawings in CREO and upload data to Windchill.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

SAP

HVPLM

CREO

Windchill

BOM management

INAIL documentation

Document control

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

HVPLM

CREO

Windchill

Job description

Job Description:

Opportunity

Join a dynamic engineering team supporting certification and product development activities by managing technical drawings, BOM structures, and INAIL documentation. This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, contribute to prototype certification processes, and enhance engineering data management using industry-standard tools and systems.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Prepare and manage INAIL certification drawings, including prototype assembly drawings and detailed component drawings for burst testing.
• Create, maintain, and optimize Bills of Materials (BOMs) using SAP and HVPLM systems.
• Develop, modify, and maintain 2D technical drawings using CREO, with responsibility for data upload and configuration management in Windchill (HVPLM).
• Evaluate and design simple mechanical components based on engineering requirements and enclosure flange drawings.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards, drawing management guidelines, and certification requirements.
• Collaborate proactively with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges, improve processes, and maintain data accuracy.
• Support efficient execution of certification and engineering activities through strong attention to detail and structured documentation management.
• 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.

Your Background

• Diploma/bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Education: Mechanical/Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: 4 to 5 years,Location: Chennai
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-driven, and collaborative mindset.
• Experience working with engineering management systems such as SAPand HVPLM.
• Proficiency in CREOfor creating and updating technical drawings; knowledge of SUBSTATION Engineeringis an added advantage.
• Good understanding of BOM creation, maintenance, and engineering documentation processes.
• Familiarity with INAIL certification documentation and drawing requirements is preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to independently manage engineering and certification-related tasks.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.