R&D Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Vadodara seeks an R&D Engineer – Global Product Support to act as a technical expert for HV switchgear, guiding technical decisions across global functions, factories and customers.

You will manage product master data, BOMs, drawings and variants, and support technology transfer and audits. The role emphasizes data governance, change management and continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5–7 years of experience or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years total experience.
• Experience working on High Voltage Products (66kV and above, AIS & GIS).
• Solid technical background with hands-on Creo or any other 3D modelling software.
• Experience on configuration development for variants in PLM (Windchill) is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines.
• Knowledge of international standards and testing requirements is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.
• Shall have strong sense of safety and integrity; ownership and responsibility; collaboration and trust.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical expert for high voltage switchgear products across global factories, functions and customers.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and quality of product data, including BOMs, drawings, and engineering instructions.
• Drive product lifecycle and configuration management activities for reliable performance and compliant changes.
• Support product and technology transfer activities and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Product Management to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to portfolio harmonisation and standardisation initiatives across product platforms.
• Promote best practices and data governance within Global Product Support.

Skills

Creo

Windchill PLM

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Windchill PLM

Creo CAD

Job description

The R&D Engineer – Global Product Support (GPS) will act as a key technical expert for high voltage switchgear products, providing support for product-related technical queries and guiding technical decisions across global functions, factories, and customers. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, analytical problem-solving skills, and deep product knowledge to ensure reliable product performance throughout the product life.

The position is responsible for product lifecycle management of active product portfolios, ensuring the quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product master data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, technical instructions, product structures and variants, decision tables, product part approval process etc. The engineer will support product and technology transfer activities, conducts manufacturing readiness assessments and audits, and work closely with R&D, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain product compliance, effective change management and continuous improvement across global operations.

Job Description

The R&D Engineer – Global Product Support (GPS) will act as a key technical expert for high voltage switchgear products, providing support for product-related technical queries and guiding technical decisions across global functions, factories, and customers. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, analytical problem-solving skills, and deep product knowledge to ensure reliable product performance throughout the product life.

The position is responsible for product lifecycle management of active product portfolios, ensuring the quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity of product master data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), engineering drawings, technical instructions, product structures and variants, decision tables, product part approval process etc. The engineer will support product and technology transfer activities, conducts manufacturing readiness assessments and audits, and work closely with R&D, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain product compliance, effective change management and continuous improvement across global operations.

How you’ll make an impact

• Act as a technical expert for high voltage switchgear products, providing expert support for product related topics across global factories, functions and customers.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and quality of product data, including BOMs, drawings, technical instructions, variants, and engineering decision tables throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive product lifecycle and configuration management activities, ensuring reliable product performance, compliance, and seamless implementation of engineering changes.
• Enable successful product and technology transfers by assessing manufacturing readiness, supporting factory audits, and ensuring alignment with product requirements.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management teams to resolve technical issues and deliver sustainable product solutions.
• Contribute to portfolio harmonisation, standardisation, and complexity reduction initiatives, improving efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across product platforms.
• Foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by promoting best practices, strengthening technical expertise, and driving data governance excellence within the Global Product Support organisation.
• Support the achievement of business and operational objectives by delivering high-quality technical solutions while meeting defined performance, quality, and productivity targets.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s in engineering (Mechanical) with 5-7 years of experience or master’s in engineering (Mechanical) with 3-5 years of total experience.
• Experience working on High Voltage Products (66kV and above, AIS & GIS products).
• Solid technical background, with hands on experience in Creo, or any other Engineering 3D modelling software.
• Experience on configuration development for variants in PLM (Windchill) will be added advantage.
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines.
• Knowledge of international standards and testing requirements will be added advantage.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.
• Shall have strong sense of safety and integrity; ownership and responsibility; collaboration and trust.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.