Senior mechanical designer (Power Transformer) | Maneja, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Mechanical Designer for the Transformers Business in Maneja, Vadodara, India. The candidate will work in a dynamic team focused on designing and delivering transformer-related hardware and services.

Responsibilities include understanding customer requirements, creating detailed drawings, CAD modeling, and coordinating with manufacturing and service teams to ensure timely project completion. Strong communication and adherence to standards are essential.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Electrical or Mechanical engineering required.
• 12–18 years of industry experience preferred.
• Experience in mechanical design of power transformers.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements after project receipt and prepare order-bound drawings and documents.
• Compile project documents and address deviations in consultation with the Manager.
• Ensure timely delivery of design specifications and generate ERP entries.
• Perform 3D modeling of transformers with complete fittings in Creo.
• Visit customer sites for design approval and clarifications.
• Optimize transformer designs based on tender requirements and technology needs.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings with wiring, gasket list, and SAP entries.
• Coordinate with Service Cell for erection, commissioning and site issues.
• Follow Indian and international standards such as DIN and ASME.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

2D CAD

Creo

Education

BE/ME – Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Creo

Job description

Mechanical Designer INPT APMEABusiness Information

HitachiEnergyiscurrentlylookingforaMechanical Designer for the Transformers Businesstojointheirteamin Maneja, Vadodara,India.This teamseeksaskilledandmotivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across powergeneration, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce itsTXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or shemust be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diversegroupsandcultures.Theabilitytomultitask&deliverswithintimelinesisessential.Thecandidatewillhaveexcellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

• 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.
• Responsibilities typically include , understand design requirements and deliver product design & engineering in a timely manner according to customer specifications and assigned KPIs
• Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex.
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed.
• YourResponsibilities:

Design Task

• Understand the customer requirements after project receipt and prepare order bound drawings and documents, making designs in line with customer specification.
• Compile relevant documents for identified project. Identify and address deviations/issues in project document in consultation with Manager.
• Ensure timely delivery of design specifications and generate requirement in the ERP system. Understanding Customer Specifications, Preparation & Checking of Layout & Customer Drawings (Internal layout, Cleats and leads, Outside General Arrangement / List of Fittings / Foundation Details, fabrication drawings etc.) made in discussion with Customer with Design Finalization
• 3D Modeling of Transformer with complete fittings and accessories in Pro-E Wildfire
• Visit to Customers place/Site for Design Approval & Clarifications.
• Optimizing transformer designs based on tender commitments & technology requirements.
• Preparation of manufacturing drawings following with cable wiring, gasket hardware list and SAP entries within specified time.
• Preparing Manufacturing instructions, standard drawings & specifications.
• Coordination with Service Cell for Erection, Commissioning & other Site related Problems.
• Possessing knowledge of Indian and International Standards & Codes – DIN, ASME for Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Material Specification, Welding & Brazing Qualifications, Non-Destructive Testing.
• 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.

Review and Technical Support

• Participate and lead Design Reviews, joint inspections while guiding other functions such as Manufacturing and Quality. .
• Participate in technical discussions with customer and address customer queries.

Your Background

• BE/ME – Electrical/Mechanical
• 12 - 18 years of industry experience
• Experience in Mechanical design of Power Transformers
• Should have knowledge and exposure to 2-D and 3-D CAD software packages like Cre or similar.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Relocation

Thispositionoffersrelocationbasedoncandidate’seligibility.

Moreaboutus

HitachiEnergyisaglobaltechnologyleaderwithacombinedheritageofalmost250years,employingaround 42,000 people in 92+ countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility,industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainablemobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprintand unparalleled installed base, Hitachi Energy balances social, environmental, and economic values,and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digitaltechnologies,asthe partnerofchoice forenablingastronger,smarter,andgreenergrid.

Bring yourpassion,bringyourenergy,and plugintoateamthat appreciatesasimpletruth:Diversity.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitmentor employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion,national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, geneticfactors,militaryandveteranstatus,orothercharacteristicscoveredbyapplicablelaw.

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