Senior Application Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is seeking a Senior Professional (P3) in Electrical Engineering with 8–12 years of experience. You will design, implement and supervise protection schemes, relay settings for line, transformer and other equipment, and coordinate with IED configuration tools.

Strong communication in English is required. You will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while delivering on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience with protection relays and configuration tools.
• Ability to train customers and colleagues on protections.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects and processes with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior professionals.
• Performing fault analysis and protection validation.
• Preparing designs, project controls, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Relay protection concepts

Project coordination

Technical communication

English proficiency

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCM600

DIGSI

Agile Studio

Easergy Studio

Wavein

Sigra

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0115550 Date Posted: 2025-12-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity: Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including: Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors

A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Ensure calculation of Relay setting for Line, Transformer, BUS coupler, Busbar, Generator, Motor.
• Should have Worked with calculation and co-ordination OC/E/F.
• Should have worked on IEDs configuration tools like PCM600, DIGSI, Agile studio, Easergy Studio, etc.,
• Should have worked with Wavein or Sigra for Fault analysis.
• Should have Well versed with Schematic Drawings.
• Should be able to do Validation of configuration.
• Should be able to do Application check for functions.
• Should impart training to internal and external customer on Protections.

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:

• Degree in BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• Required 8 – 12 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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