Senior R&D Engineer- Power Quality

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer focused on Power Quality in Chennai. This role involves researching and developing control systems for innovative power quality technologies. The ideal candidate will have an ME in Power Systems or Power Electronics and experience with simulation tools. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance grid stability through innovative solutions. Join us for a chance to grow in an inspiring environment committed to making a difference.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in Power Systems or Power Electronics.
• Experience in modeling voltage sourced converters is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of power system concepts and studies.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop control philosophy for technologies.
• Implement and validate control and protection logic in MACH system.
• Perform simulations and validation testing in hardware environments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and timelines.

Skills

Understanding of voltage sourced converters (VSC)

Simulation tools (EMTDC, PSCAD, PSS/E, RTDS)

Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, transient stability)

Control design concepts

Education

ME Power Systems

ME Power Electronics

Tools

MATLAB

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

.Senior R&D Engineer- Power Quality page is loaded## Senior R&D Engineer- Power Qualitylocations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0119353**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0119353**Date Posted:**2026-03-18**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity:****Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC)** is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, new products and technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. The **India Development Centre** is situated in Chennai and Bangalore. **IDC** collaborates with the R&D and Research centres of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries. In the past 20 years, **IDC** has secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents.Hitachi Energy is the world leader in Power Quality Solutions (PQS). Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology to the power industry and has delivered solutions for more than 50 years now. Hitachi energy has several solutions that enhance the security, capacity, and flexibility of power transmission systems. These solutions enable power grid owners to increase existing transmission network capacity while maintaining or improving the operating margins necessary for grid stability. Hitachi Energy has the full FACTS portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components. Our PQS R&D group in Chennai is focusing on developing and evaluating functionalities for STATCOM, STATIC VAR Compensator (SVC), Series Compensator and Synchronous Condensers for utilities and industries. Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring of FACTS solution called MACH (Modular Advanced Control for HVDC and FACTS). This is a system of computers built with state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors and digital signal processors.**How you’ll make an impact:*** To research and develop the control philosophy for new and evolving technologies / to improve the control performance of any existing technologies in power quality domain.* To implement, verify & validate the developed control and protection logic in MACH control system thereby creating a rigorously tested, stable baseline solution which later can be tailored to meet specific customers’ requirements.* To perform simulation of control logics and verification on control logics in software in loop environment (with the help of tools including but not limited to MATLAB scripts, MATLAB Simulink and PSCAD)* To perform validation testing of the whole FACTS system in a hardware in loop environment with real time digital simulator setup. (ex: RTDS interfaced with MACH system)* Traveling sites to support various R&D activities or troubleshooting ongoing FACTS projects.* To be responsible for the deliverables assigned in terms of quality, on time delivery and proactive communication of progress to the R&D project management, work-stream lead and other stakeholders.* Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* Living with 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:*** Required ME Power Systems / ME Power Electronics with 0-3 years of Experience.* Any experience or expertise in understanding / modelling of voltage sourced converters (VSC) for HVDC, FACTS is an added advantage or in simulation tools such as EMTDC / PSCAD, PSS/E, RTDS and MATLAB are an added advantage.* Must have strong understanding of various power system concepts including knowledge of performing power system studies like load flow, short circuit, transient stability and switching transients for utility / industrial systems.* Must have good understanding of control design concepts of various controllers and power electronics application in power system (HV/EHV levels).* Good knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose. Example, Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformer and measuring equipment, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors and Surge Arrestors.## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.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.