R&D Engineer - Bushings

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a R&D Engineer - Product development - Bushings for the Transformers Business to join their team in Bushing R&D, TC India, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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:

Product development engineer generates novel product ideas and uses creative skills to identify challenges that a new product can solve. Product development engineer works closely with design, engineering, and production teams to minimize manufacturing issues, to optimize processes, and to ensure cost competitiveness of the product.

Your Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing new ideas for OIP and RIP bushings developments

• Fabricating prototypes for OIP and RIP bushings testing

• Sampling different materials, production processes, design tolerances for bushing manufacturing

• Provide technical support during outturn sample specification and qualification

• Assisting supplier communication, visits, and audits along with SCM and procurement specialists

• Implement design and process FMEA during bushing design and manufacturing

• Troubleshoot any potential problems during type testing of bushings for product qualification

• Provide technical support in statistical analysis and root cause analysis of bushings

• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

• 5+ years of experience in product engineering or quality or testing

• Knowledge of bushing manufacturing, production processes, and assembly instructions

• Knowledge of bushing routine and type test requirements according to global standards

• Knowledge of measurement tools and techniques, jigs and fixtures, quality controls etc.

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required