R&D Mechanical Design Engineer (Edge Solutions) - IDC

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) is seeking an experienced R&D Mechanical Design Engineer (Edge Solutions) to drive innovative mechanical designs for EV charging infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems, data center power, hydrogen energy, and power conversion systems, spanning concept, design, validation and certification.

You will lead electro-mechanical development of enclosures, cabinets and racks, develop sheet metal structures, perform thermal and structural FEM

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s University degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 8-10 years’ experience working with EV Chargers/BESS/Power Conversion products or similar
• Mechanical design fundamentals including proficiency in 3d modelling and PLM tools (NX/CREO/Solid works/Windchill/Teamcenter).
• Knowledge about various phases of product realization / product development.
• Knowledge on mechanical requirements and standards (IEEE, IEC, ASCE, UL etc.,)
• Strong display of Engineering Change Management Process.
• Good understanding of sheet metal material selection, dimensioning & tolerance.
• Strong knowledge on FMEA.
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Cultural awareness, social, networking, and good communication skills
• Strategic thinking, willing to travel and change oriented

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design and optimization (Concept to implementation).
• Lead electro-mechanical design and development of enclosures, power cabinets, racks, interfaces etc.
• Develop sheet metal structures, welded assemblies, bolted constructions, equipment racks, and enclosure architectures.
• Perform engineering calculations related to thermal performance, structural integrity, cable management, in-sulation coordination, and vibration requirements.
• Define FEM analysis requirements like thermal and structural analysis (CFD, Vibration, seismic etc.,)
• Test / Verify the final product as per international codes at reputed test labs for IP, IK, vibration, drop test, etc., and analyse the results.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design-to-Cost, DFMEA, and risk mitigation activities.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Support prototype development, validation, testing, certification, and product qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, testing, and service functions to ensure successful product delivery.
• Drive technical reviews, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous product improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live 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.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEM analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering Change Management

Sheet metal design

DFMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CREO

SolidWorks

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

R&D Mechanical Design Engineer (Edge Solutions) - IDC

Join Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) and contribute to the development of next-generation products within the GPQSS Edge Solutions portfolio, including EV Charging Infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Data Centre Power Infrastructure, Hydrogen Energy Systems, and Power Conversion Systems. In this role, you will work in a global R&D environment, driving innovative mechanical designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting the complete product development lifecycle from concept and design to validation.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Responsible for mechanical design and optimization (Concept to implementation).
• Lead electro-mechanical design and development of enclosures, power cabinets, racks, interfaces etc.
• Develop sheet metal structures, welded assemblies, bolted constructions, equipment racks, and enclosure architectures.
• Perform engineering calculations related to thermal performance, structural integrity, cable management, in-sulation coordination, and vibration requirements.
• Define FEM analysis requirements like thermal and structural analysis (CFD, Vibration, seismic etc.,)
• Test / Verify the final product as per international codes at reputed test labs for IP, IK, vibration, drop test, etc., and analyse the results.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design-to-Cost, DFMEA, and risk mitigation activities.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Support prototype development, validation, testing, certification, and product qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, testing, and service functions to ensure successful product delivery.
• Drive technical reviews, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous product improvements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Live 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:

• Bachelor’s University degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 8-10 years’ experience working with EV Chargers/BESS/Power Conversion products or similar
• Mechanical design fundamentals including proficiency in 3d modelling and PLM tools (NX/CREO/Solid works/Windchill/Teamcenter).
• Knowledge about various phases of product realization / product development.
• Knowledge on mechanical requirements and standards (IEEE, IEC, ASCE, UL etc.,)
• Strong display of Engineering Change Management Process.
• Good understanding of sheet metal material selection, dimensioning & tolerance.
• Strong knowledge on FMEA.
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Cultural awareness, social, networking, and good communication skills
• Strategic thinking, willing to travel and change oriented

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.