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

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai is seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer to take concept through implementation, leading electro-mechanical enclosure and rack development, and optimize sheet metal structures.

You will perform thermal, structural, and vibration analyses, support DFA/DFM, create 3D CAD models, BOMs, drawings, and collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver robust products.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and optimization from concept to implementation.
• Develop electro-mechanical enclosures, power cabinets, racks and interfaces.
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings; manage BOMs.
• Perform thermal/structural/vibration analyses; define FEM requirements.
• Drive DFMEA, DFM, DFA and cost-driven design improvements.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing and service teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Enclosures design

3D CAD modeling

DFMEA

FEM analysis

Thermal analysis

Job description

Job Description:

• 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 mitiga-tion 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 ac-tions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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