Protection testing and Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai invites a Testing & commissioning engineer to lead commissioning and troubleshooting of bay level secondary equipment for domestic customers. The role requires understanding stability concepts (Line, Transformer & Bus Bar), performing fault analysis and end-to-end testing, and generating red-marked up and as-built documentation. Frequent travel is expected; team collaboration and adherence to QA/QC standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting of bay level secondary equipment.
• Knowledge of stability concepts (Line, Transformer & Bus Bar).
• Willingness to travel 100% and readiness for short-notice assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for medium to high complex projects ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Perform fault analysis and end-to-end testing of line differential systems.
• Prepare red-marked up and as-built project documentation and capture design changes.
• Support continuous improvement of project processes and QA/QC compliance.
• Travel frequently as required by project needs.

Skills

Fault analysis

Line differential testing

Commissioning

Troubleshooting

Autonomous work

Travel willingness

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0139864 Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Act as Testing & commissioning engineer for medium to high complex projects. Responsible for commissioning and troubleshooting of Bay level secondary equipments for domestic customers. Should know Concept of stability (Line, Transformer & Bus Bar) Able to do Fault analysis Line Differential - End to End test. Manages the commissioning activities to ensure quality, timely delivery within targeted costs. Ensures implementation design changes in commissioning and the production of Red Marked up and as built project documentation. Supports continuous improvement of project process/product/system design. Maintains quality service by following organization standards. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Maintains good communication and collaboration with stake holders. Ability to work autonomously and as a part of team. 100% of the role needs travelling and willingness to travel extensively, including assignments arranged at short notice and on an irregular basis. Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications. 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.

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