Senior Mechanical Designer (Transformer)

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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for the Transformers Business to join the team in Maneja, Vadodara, India. The role focuses on 3D CAD design of transformers, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet customer specs and project timelines.

Requires BE/ME in Electrical/Mechanical, 12–18 years' experience in transformer design, proficiency in Creo or similar CAD tools, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• BE/ME – Electrical/Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and prepare order-bound drawings and documents per customer specifications.
• Coordinate with Manager to address deviations and ensure timely delivery of design specifications and ERP entries.
• Create 3D transformer models with complete fittings and accessories in Creo.
• Visit customer sites for design approvals and clarifications.
• Optimize transformer designs based on tender commitments and technology requirements.
• Prepare manufacturing drawings, cable wiring lists, and SAP entries within deadlines.
• Lead design reviews and technical discussions with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Transformer design

3D CAD

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

BE/ME – Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer (Transformer)

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Mechanical Designer for the Transformers Business to join their team in Maneja, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated 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 power generation, 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 its TXpert™ 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 she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

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Business Information

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Mechanical Designer for the Transformers Business to join their team in Maneja, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated 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 power generation, 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 its TXpert™ 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 she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent 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.

Your Responsibilities

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

This position offers relocation based on candidate’s eligibility.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 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 sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and 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 digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter, and greener grid.

Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity.

+ Collaboration = Innovation.

www.hitachienergy.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or 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, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

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.