R&D Mechanical Engineer - Traction Transformers | Maneja, India

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vadodara is seeking an R&D Mechanical Engineer to advance traction transformer technologies, conducting design, simulations, prototyping and testing within a collaborative team. You will translate business needs into robust mechanical solutions, manage CAD drawings, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement across R&D projects.

The role requires a master's in mechanical engineering and at least five years of R&D experience in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering with at least 5 years of R&D experience
• Strong 3D modeling skills using CREO/PLM
• Knowledge of welding, machining, and assembly processes with focus on cost and quality
• Proficient in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Execute diverse engineering tasks within R&D projects and contribute to technical discussions.
• Develop, validate, and improve transformer technologies through studies, prototyping, and testing.
• Analyze cost drivers to optimize materials and processes in project outcomes.
• Design robust mechanical solutions using CAD, drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate activities as an R&D project member or sub-project leader to meet targets.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and partners.
• Maintain engineering standards and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Document and share technical knowledge and support manufacturing with IP risk awareness.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Live Hitachi Energy values of safety and integrity.

Skills

3D modeling

CREO

PLM

English

Cost optimization

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO

PLM

Job description

R&D Mechanical Engineer - Traction Transformers

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Research and Development Engineer for the Business Unit Transformers to join our innovative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to developing cutting-edge energy technologies. You will address complex technical challenges, implement innovative ideas, and help bring new products to market. You will collaborate closely with a team of talented engineers, expanding your skills and making a meaningful impact on our organization’s success.

How you’ll make an impact

• Demonstrate strong technical expertise by executing diverse engineering tasks within R&D projects, applying independent problem solving and contributing to scientific and technical discussions.
• Develop, validate, and improve transformer technologies and cost optimization solutions through feasibility studies, simulations, prototyping, and testing.
• Translate business drivers into technical decisions by analysing cost drivers, optimizing materials and processes, and contributing to impactful project outcomes.
• Design and communicate robust mechanical solutions using CAD, drawings, and specifications ensuring alignment with product requirements.
• Act as an effective R&D project member or sub-project leader, coordinating activities to meet targets in time, cost, and quality while leveraging R&D processes and tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain teams, suppliers, and external partners to ensure integrated product development and innovation.
• Maintain, develop, and apply engineering standards, tools, and best practices, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines, as well as safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Document, share, and promote technical knowledge while contributing to engineering networks, supporting manufacturing, identifying risks (including IP), and driving continuous improvement.
• 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

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering with Min 5 years of experience in research and development in a business environment, preferably in the transformer or heavy equipment industry.
• Solid understanding of the standard body of knowledge in the transformer field and solid technical proficiency in 3D modeling (CREO / PLM)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, assembly) with focus on cost, quality and performance.
• Ability to effectively use external and internal standards and regulations.
• Awareness of intellectual property considerations in the research and development process.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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.