System Integration Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking an experienced engineer to install, wire, and test embedded systems and transformer monitoring devices in Chennai. You will map sensor registers, run simulations, and perform live testing while documenting results.

The role requires 3–7 years of hands-on experience with industrial protocols like MODBUS and IEC61850, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure hardware-software integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics/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.

Responsibilities

• Install, wire and execute test strategies for embedded systems and sensor-based devices.
• Create sensor register mapping, simulate and perform live testing of transformer monitoring devices with documentation.
• Manage project and stakeholders effectively.
• Validate embedded firmware functionality including HW-SW integration.
• Test and validate RS485 and TCP/IP communication protocols.
• Work with panel wiring and protocols like IEC61850; TXpert system is a plus.
• Document test cases, results and processes for traceability.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Embedded Systems, or related field

Tools

MODBUS RTU

MODBUS TCP/IP

IEC61850

DNP3

SCADA

Job description

• 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.

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.