R&D Engineer - India Development Centre

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) in Bengaluru is expanding R&D teams to advance protection and control applications for power systems. Engineers and managers will tackle technology challenges, driving innovative solutions and high-quality deliverables.

The role requires Master’s or PhD in Science, strong C language and MATLAB/Simulink skills, and fluency in English. The position is full-time and on-site in Bangalore with opportunities to grow within a global leader in energy

Qualifications

• Master-/PhD- degree of science required.
• Power system protection and control application functions—Programming, C-language coding, MATLAB/Simulink knowledge.
• IEC standards and standardization.
• Innovative and analytic, self-driven, high ability to prioritize and deliver results on time.
• Result-orientated with strong quality awareness.
• Continuously learn and develop professional expertise.
• Takes personal responsibility for commitments and takes initiative with confidence.
• Works in a structured manner and maintains accuracy.
• Seeks opportunities to continuously improve tasks.
• Encourages open discussion and constructive feedback.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Own the main application technology covering protection and control of the entire power system field.
• Identify and drive solutions for application or customer-related issues.
• Review technical descriptions and user documentation to ensure quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Align with Hitachi Energy's values of safety and integrity in actions and decisions.

Skills

Power system protection

Control software

C language

MATLAB/Simulink

English proficiency

Education

Master's or PhD in Science

Tools

IEC standards

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID: R0123139

Date Posted: 2026-04-14

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

Mission Statement:

Hitachi Energy is looking to expand the R&D teams, with engineers, managers, who can take the technology to the next levels.

How you’ll make an impact:

• To have ownership of the main application technology to cover protection and control of the entire power system filed.
• To have the responsibility to be involved and drive toward a solution for application issues or customer related issues.
• To have the responsibility to review technical descriptions, user documentation and make sure that the quality is granted.
• You will be responsible for ensure 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-/PhD- degree of science.
• Power system protection and control application functions - Programming, C-language coding, MATLAB/Simulink knowledge.
• IEC standards and standardization.
• Innovative and analytic Self- driven, high ability to prioritize and deliver results on time.
• Result-orientated and have a high sense of quality awareness.
• Continuously learn and develop professional expertise.
• Takes personal responsibility for commitments.
• Takes initiatives and acts with confidence.
• Works in a structural manner and do not neglect accuracy.
• Seeks opportunities to continuously improve required tasks.
• Encourages open discussion, gives, and receives constructive feedback.
• Shares ideas and explores other alternatives and perspectives.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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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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