R&D Engineer - Mechanical

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced R&D engineer to design high voltage switchgear including CTs and CVTs, with strong electro-mechanical expertise. You will plan calculations, lead prototyping, and write comprehensive documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on use of Creo, Windchill and Ansys, plus leadership and cross-team collaboration to deliver reliable, cost-efficient HV solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• Degree (B.Tech./M.Tech) in Mechanical Engineering
• 5–10+ years in HV switchgear design
• Experience with HV Instrument Transformer
• Proficient with Creo, Windchill, Ansys
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE/ANSI/IS/ISO/DIN/IP/NEMA standards
• Strong documentation and BOM drafting

Responsibilities

• Design CTs and CVTs for HV applications.
• Plan, perform and review mechanical calculations and support testing.
• Lead cross-functional teams in product development.
• Prepare design documentation and DFMEA/DFM/DFA.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.
• Conduct design reviews and prototyping.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Root cause analysis

Electrical simulation

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Ansys

FEA software

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Identification, exploration and implementation of technology / product development and growth strategies to enhance and secure global positioning. Ensure project execution, foster innovation and develop and secure R&D capabilities in the business for profitability. Devising research methods, focus on future technical direction, future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Preparing technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Making recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials within budgets and targets set. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. Coordinating pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. An Entry Professional (P1) applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: Work is closely supervised. Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will assume a R&D engineering role in the design & development of high voltage Instrument Transformer products. You shall be able to demonstrate a strong electro-mechanical design & development background combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art design techniques.
• On the personal side, we are looking for someone with a technical background and knowledge of High Voltage products (Instrument Transformer), someone that can lead with a positive mindset, analytical capabilities, and a strong drive for collaboration with teams and stakeholders to build the best possible product.
• Design of CTs and CVTs for high voltage applications.
• Plan, perform and review mechanical calculation/simulations and support mechanical testing.
• Participate constructively in working teams, share own technical/scientific knowledge in own projects and supports colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high-quality results.
• Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports, project, and product documents independently, including doing feasibility studies as baseline for decision making.
• Conduct quality case root cause analysis with solid electro-mechanical knowledge.
• Product harmonization, upgrades, and maintenance of HV switchgear products and solutions with high reliability and cost efficiency.
• Conduct design reviews, including DFMEA/DFM/DFA, perform prototyping & testing of disconnectors. Prepare design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, test specification, etc.).
• 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

• Degree (B. Tech. / M. Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-10 years+ of experience in high voltage switchgear design and development.
• Product knowledge of HV Instrument Transformer
• Hands‑on experience with 3D model/PLM tools like Creo, Windchill, Ansys.
• Background and experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Hands‑on experience in FEA tools – electrical simulation tools.
• Excellent hands‑on experience in drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis.
• Knowledge of product change management process.
• Design & development of high voltage switchgear
• Leadership skills with a proven track‑record of Management or Project management.
• Confidence to conduct Root‑Cause‑Analyses on product failures and to provide feedback to higher Management.
• Knowledge and understanding of various IEC / IEEE / ANSI / IS / ISO / DIN / IP / NEMA standards.
• Ability to work in a global environment
• Innovative & creative thinking ability. Problem solving ability
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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