System Integration Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai, India, seeks a System Integration Engineer with 3–7 years of hands-on experience in installation, wiring, testing and validation of embedded systems and sensor-based devices. Strong knowledge of MODBUS and IEC61850 is required, with SCADA experience a plus.

Responsibilities include firmware/hardware integration, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in digital products installation, wiring, testing, documentation, or validation.
• Strong understanding of MODBUS RTU/TCP/IP, IEC61850, and firmware/hardware interactions.
• Experience with transformer monitoring devices; SCADA is a plus.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire and test embedded systems and sensor-based devices.
• Create sensor register mapping, simulate and test digital transformer devices and document results.
• Project management and stakeholder management.
• Validate firmware functionality and hardware/software integration.
• Test and validate communication protocols such as MODBUS RTU/TCP/IP and IEC61850.
• Work with panel wiring and industrial protocols.
• Document test cases, results, and processes to ensure traceability and reproducibility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, quality processes, and safety guidelines.

Skills

MODBUS RTU/TCP/IP

IEC61850

Embedded firmware/hardware integration

SCADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communications/Electrical/Embedded Systems

Job description

## System Integration EngineerApply: Onsite: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R0143527**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0143527**Date Posted:**2026-09-15**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****Your Responsibilities:*** Installation, wiring and execute test strategies for embedded systems and sensor-based devices.* Creating the sensor register mapping, simulation and live Testing of the digital devices (Transformer monitoring devices) and documentation.* Project management and stakeholder management.* Validate embedded firmware functionality, including hardware-software integration.* Test and validate communication protocols such as RS485 and TCP/IP.* Work with Panel wiring, industrial protocols like IEC61850 and TXpert system (added advantage).* Document test cases, results, and processes to ensure traceability and reproducibility.* Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and frameworks.* Ensure compliance with internal standards, quality processes, and safety guidelines.* Write good quality documentation for data processing for different projects to ensure reproducibility.* Living 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:*** Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or related field.* **Minimum 3-7 years of experience** in digital products installation, wiring, testing, documentation, or validation.* Strong understanding & troubleshooting of MODBUS RTU, MODBUS TCP/IP, IEC61850, communication and firmware, and hardware interactions.* Hands-on experience with Transformer monitoring devices, SCADA is an added advantage.* Experience in configuring and testing embedded sensors or industrial devices.* Understanding of industrial protocols DNP3 is a plus.* Strong analytical, problem-solving skills.* Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.* Good communication skills in spoken and written English.**Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****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** **general inquiry form** **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.****Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** **Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.** **Background Screening and Security Checks****As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.****For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.****The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.**