R&D Structural Design Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited is seeking an R&D Structural Engineer to join our Global Multi-Physics Simulation network. You will contribute to research projects across transformers, advancing new technologies and supporting global engineering offices.

The role requires an advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, with strong FE analysis skills, and proficiency in English. You will work within a global R&D community focused on innovation, reliability and performance testing.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong background in structures under seismic, fatigue, shock and thermal loads.
• Experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS) and sensors/measurement tools.
• Proficient in technical English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform finite element simulations of structures under static and dynamic loads (fatigue, impulsive, seismic).
• Develop automations for structural, thermomechanical and acoustic assessments.
• Run feasibility studies and design new products; simulate expected performance.
• Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products.
• Lead projects in Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer domains, delivering on time and budget.
• Support technology transfer by writing design rules and trainings; collaborate with design tools team.
• Provide technical support to other departments as needed.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Structural dynamics

Project management

English proficiency

Education

PhD / Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Python

Job description

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India
Job ID: R0090265
Date Posted: 2025-07-15
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity As R&D Structural Engineer, you will join our Global Multi-Physics Simulation (GLOMUS) network team in the Technology Center of HITACHI-Energy. You will be part of a group of key people with specific expertise in the fields of electrical, structural, acoustic, thermo-mechanic and fluid-dynamics analyses, simulation and testing. As part of our global R&D community including Technology Centers and Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to support all factories in the PG Dry, Traction and Distribution Transformers on innovative and challenging research projects. You will focus on developing new technologies and products, optimizing existing ones and on supporting different engineering offices around the world.

How you’ll make an impact

• Finite Element simulation of structures subject to all types of static and dynamic loads (fatigue, impulsive, short-circuit, seismic, etc.)
• Develop new automations for the structural, thermomechanical and acoustic assessment of products
• Run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances
• Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products
• Lead product and technology development projects in the field of Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer, delivering results on time and on budget at agreed scope and quality
• Support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to engineering department by writing design rules, preparing trainings and collaborating with design tools team
• Provide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.)

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. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• PhD / Masters education in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering field
• Advanced knowledge of structures subject to structural loads such as seismic, fatigue, shock and thermal
• Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of the ANSYS software
• Knowledge of the following programming languages such as Python Solid bases in vibrational fatigue and dynamics
• Experience in structural testing and use of sensors such as strain gauges, load cells and accelerometers
• Project management skills
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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