Testing Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Testing Engineer to join the team in Savli, Vadodara, India. The role requires handling high voltage and partial discharge tests, understanding electrical schematics and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in testing, familiarity with SAP MM, and a diploma/bachelor’s in electrical engineering with first-class results. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with first class (60%+).
• 4-6 years of professional experience in procurement.
• Proficiency in SAP MM and MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematic drawings.
• Experience with high voltage testing and partial discharge testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of IEC standards and electrical schematics.
• Trace faults and solve electrical and mechanical issues using technical docs.
• Operate and understand testing equipment for HV and PD testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (production, stores, planning).
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations; promote safety and integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English language proficiency

Quick learner

SAP MM knowledge

Education

Diploma / Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (First class)

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Testing Engineer to join their team in Savli, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual. 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.

How you’ll make an impact

• Should possess adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant national & international standards like IEC.
• Must be able to understand different kinds of electrical schematic drawings.
• Should be capable of tracing the fault & solving it (both electrical as well as mechanical) by referring the documents.
• Must have worked in the testing field and should have the knowhow of the testing equipment.
• Should have the experience of high voltage testing, partial discharge testing and routine testing of switchgear product.
• Candidate should have the basic knowledge of the switchgear’s product.
• Candidate should be able to do the electrical wiring independently in Local control cubical and able to verify basic interlocks.
• Capable to work independently and handle the day-to-day workload.
• Should supervise the team members and ability to deliver the output in targeted timeline.
• Should be familiar with practices such as 5S, KAIZEN, etc.
• Experience of co-ordination with various cross functions like production, stores, packing and marketing/planning
• Should be able to handle the customer inspection independently
• Should have the knowledge of the equipment calibration and its certification.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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.

Your background

• A Diploma / bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with first class (above 60%)
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of professional work experience in Procurement.
• Sound interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of SAP MM.
• Well versed with MS Office. Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Skilled in High voltage testing, partial discharge testing, Mechanical endurance test of Switchgear product. Experience in GIS & DTB testing will be an added advantage.
• Should have adequate knowledge of functional and interlock verification in low voltage or local control cubicle.
• Quick learner with interest in and ability to master new technologies. Knowledge of basic SAP
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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.