Testing Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Savli, Vadodara, India is seeking a Testing Engineer to join our team. The role requires handling high voltage testing, partial discharge testing, and routine switchgear tests, with knowledge of electrical schematics and local control cubicles.

The candidate should have 4–6 years of related experience, strong English communication, and experience with SAP MM and MS Office. This on-site position offers opportunities to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with first class (above 60%).
• 4–6 years of professional work experience in procurement (as applicable).
• Sound interpersonal skills; working knowledge of SAP MM.
• MS Office proficiency; basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Skilled in high voltage testing, partial discharge testing, mechanical endurance tests of switchgear.
• GIS & DTB testing experience is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of functional and interlock verification in low voltage/local control cubicles.
• Quick learner with ability to master new technologies; basic SAP knowledge.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to applicable national and international standards such as IEC.
• Understand electrical schematic drawings and trace faults for resolution.
• Work with testing equipment for various switchgear tests including HV and PD.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time output.
• Supervise team members and deliver results within deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and guidelines.
• Support customer inspections and calibration/certification processes.

Skills

Electrical testing

High voltage testing

Partial discharge testing

GIS & DTB testing

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Diploma/Bachelor) with first class (60%)

Tools

MS Office

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

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

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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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.

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