▷ (01/10/2025) Control Design Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity

We the Power Converter Solutions team at Indian Operation Center, Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai help our clients with our state-of-the-art power converter solutions in a varied range of applications. With our competence in Power Converter technology, we have a leading position in the development of solutions for Utility STATCOM's, Rail Power Supply Converters as well for static frequency converters for industrial applications. We have also built the world's largest drive for a hydro pump station. To strengthen this motivated team, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Control design Engineer with high interest in power electronics and control technology.

As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customised, great deal of test & verification are required.

How You'll Make An Impact

- You will be responsible for planning of control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
- You will focus on continuous improving GPQS Overall Control engineering tasks.
- You will be responsbile for Open loop controls application development and design using Compact control builder
- You will be responsible for SCADA / HMI application development using Micro SCADA / Zenon SCADA software.
- You will be responsible for design & develop a secured network overall architecture for PCS projects.
- You will be preparing the Template / Faceplate/ Popup creations in Micro SCADA / Zenon SCADA.
- Simulations of converter behaviour during grid disturbance.
- Verification of your software on the real-time simulator as well as in the project hardware.
- Besides bringing the software into service, you will operate specialist support for the service group as well as for the customer
- Technical co-ordinations with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations & discuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
- You will be evaluating and strengthen the security of any connections to the DCS / SCADA / HMI network.
- Involved in FAT / SAT activities with along with sub suppliers.
- Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project
- IT infrastructure hands on experience on Routers, Firewalls, Switches, Servers, and workstations with basic networking skills
- Should be willing to travel to sites in India and Abroad at short notice for support work.
- 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

- Education Qualification: Bachelor's or master's degree in ECE / EEE/ E&I or I&C.
- Should have minimum 3 to 10 years of working experience from the substation automation projects in India / other country locations.
- You should have knowledge in ABB Compact Control builder, Micro SCADA, Zenon (Copa Data), MS Visio.
- SCADA / HMI certifications, Networking certifications, CCNA, CCNP, Cyber Security knowledge is an added advantage.
- Good knowledge in Grid and substation automation, Power grid Automation
- You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
- Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English and/or German language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.