R&D Senior Engineer 1 - India Development Centre

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bangalore is seeking a Senior Application Specialist to contribute to protection and control product development for power generation, transmission, and sub-transmission networks.

You will own the main application technology, drive solutions for different configurations, review technical descriptions, participate in change control, and help ensure compliance with standards while leading a small team.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in electrical engineering with 5–10 years of R&D experience.
• Experience in protection and control product development for power systems.
• Experience in agile/lean project management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the main application technology for protection and control of the entire power system.
• Drive customer solutions and document technical descriptions and standards.
• Lead a small team to resolve customer issues and ensure compliant, tested implementations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Agile/Lean

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in electrical engineering

PhD in electrical engineering

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity: You as a Senior application specialist will be part of Hitachi Energy, Automation and Communication business in Bangalore. We are responsible for the development of protection and control products for power generation, transmission and sub-transmission network applications.

How you will make an impact

Ownership of the main application technology to cover protection and control of the entire power system filed. You will be responsible for researching, building and standardizing the end customer solutions for different system configurations involved and driving toward a solution for application issues or customer related issues. You will be responsible for reviewing technical descriptions, user documentation and making sure that the quality is granted. You will participate in the Change Control Board (CCB) for Application related issues and in quality assessment for project & process and make sure that implemented technology fulfills acceptable requirement criterion for application protection & control area. Take active part in requirement development team (RDT) and Team process development. Ensure that requirements are analyzed. Ensure breakdown of requirements and participate in, or delegate, work for System Implementation Proposals and that new requirements are created based on input from Technology Roadmap, also responsible for keeping up with standards relevant for application development and verification. You will follow technological trends within power system protection and control application area by monitoring/attending workshops/seminars. Drive/participate in research activities with Corporate Research Centre, create document/presentation on Application technology roadmap, find and investigate technology solutions for new application technologies. Be active to drive and lead a small team to resolve customer issues or ensure that technological solutions are prototyped and tested. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Candidate should hold Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with minimum 5 - 10 years of experience in R&D, or product development.


• Strong Team player, with the ability to bridge different interests and ideas.


• Knowledge and experience in project management tools, preferably in an agile and lean organization.


• Ability to analyze complex challenges, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• You are flexible, well organized, a driven problem solver, solutions-oriented, who willingly takes the initiative and delivers according to expectations.


• Used to teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

More about us

Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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