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

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India is seeking a skilled mechanical design engineer to lead concept-to-implementation of electro-mechanical systems for energy equipment, including enclosures, racks and interfaces.

You will create 3D CAD models, perform thermal and vibration analyses, drive DFM/ DFA, and collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing and service teams to ensure successful product delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and optimization from concept to implementation.
• Familiar with enclosures, power cabinets, racks and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electro-mechanical design of enclosures, power cabinets, racks and interfaces.
• Develop sheet metal structures and welded/bolted assemblies.
• Perform thermal, structural, cable management, and vibration analyses.
• Define FEM analysis requirements for CFD, vibration, and seismic studies.
• Create 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs and technical docs.
• Support prototype testing, qualification, and certification activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEM analysis

CAD / 3D modeling

Tools

3D CAD

FEM Packages

CFD

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0139616 Date Posted: 2026-08-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

• 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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