R&D Engineer

Description

Business Information

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to
facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency. Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage 
portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first –
the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker.
Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. 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. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

We are looking for a Research & Development Engineer to join High Voltage R&D team. The candidate will assume a technical lead role in design & development of high voltage circuit breaker design. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical design & development background combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques.

Your Responsibilities

Contribute to new product and core component development of High Voltage Circuit Breakers in close cooperation with engineers and technical experts.

Perform non-linear Tolerance analysis using in-house /commercial solvers.

Contribute to mechanical design aspects in the ongoing projects.

Perform mechanical (static & dynamic) calculations.

Design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, test specification etc.) • Perform DFMEA, DOE, PPAP etc.

Perform root cause analysis.

Coordination with various cross functional stakeholders.

Solid hands-on experience of 3D CAD packages (Creo preferred)/PLM tool like Creo,Windchill and SAP • Excellent hands-on experience of drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis.

Hands-on experience in FEA tools – Ansys and Creo Simulate.

Manufacturing knowledge (casting, machining, forging, welding, bending, injection molding etc.).

Design & development of circuit breakers is an added advantage.

Working knowledge of IEC standards and type testing of switchgear.

• Working knowledge of design process/quality tools like DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DMAIC, DOE etc.

Knowledge of material and its standards (ISO, DIN, IS).

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

B.Tech./M.Tech. Mechanical.

Specializing in Design with 4-5 years of experience .

Knowledge on product change management process.

Ability to work in a global environment.

Innovative & creative thinking ability.

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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