Project Technical Engineering Entry Professional - Control

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks an entry-level Technical Marketing Engineer for Mission Critical telecommunication Solutions (MCS). You will support Pre-Sales and Sales by translating technical market requirements into actionable guidance, and help align solutions with global strategy.

You will participate in design, testing, deployment of HVDC base control and protection software, set up lab environments, coordinate with stakeholders, and occasionally travel

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required with 1–5 years' experience (or MS with related focus).
• Knowledge of HVDC, protection, and control concepts is essential.
• Exposure to standard IEC/IEEE practices is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of control/protection software for HVDC projects.
• Set up and maintain laboratory environments for HVDC base projects.
• Develop control and protection functions/solutions for future HVDC technologies.
• Support projects in resolving protection/control issues and coordinate with stakeholders across units.

Skills

Power system fundamentals

Substation control & protection

HVDC system knowledge

Digital signal processing

Analog & digital circuits

Technical communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Bachelor's degree

Electrical Engineering Master’s degree (Power Systems/High Voltage)

Tools

MS Office: Word, Excel

Job description

## Project Technical Engineering Entry Professional - ControlApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R0137027**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0137027**Date Posted:**2026-07-30**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity:**The technical marketing engineer for Mission Critical telecommunication Solutions (MCS) has the global responsibility to enable the Pre-Sales & Sales community of the different regional HUBs to understand technical market requirements for wired telecommunication networks and ensure customer interaction in line with global solution/product strategy. Support sales organizations in driving sales by your technical expertise. Provide relevant customer & market inputs to product management and R&D activities, ensuring market alignment and relevance.**How you'll make an impact:*** To be part of all phases of delivery, which includes design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of the software functions needed for safe and reliable operations of plants and transmission links, with the opportunity to also travel internationally for short assignments to our sites for Commissioning and costumer meetings Support Global Projects by adapting HVDC Base Control & Protection Software (MACH).* Set up and maintain control and protection lab environment for HVDC Base projects.* Develop Control and Protection Functions / Solutions for future HVDC technologies.* Support projects in resolving the issues related to Control and Protection Functions.* Coordinate with different stakeholders across the business units to get inputs to optimize the HVDC solutions.* You will be 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 your colleagues and the business.**Your background:*** You hold a Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree with 1-5 years’ experience or Master’s degree as Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage.* You must have knowledge & skills in Power System fundamentals, Substation Control & Protection.* HVDC System Knowledge, Control & Protection and basic knowledge on IEEE / IEC standards is a must.* Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.* Experience from HVDC System is preferred. Digital signal processing, analog circuits and digital circuits are preferred.* Experience in technical tender support or bidding, experience in substation environment and protection application.* Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.****Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** **Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.** **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.**