R&D Engineer

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We are looking for a Research & Development Engineer to join the GIS team. The candidate will assume a design engineer role in the design & development of various modules/sub-systems of high voltage GIS product (viz. circuit breaker, disconnector, earthing switch, LCC cabinet, structure, etc.). The candidate shall be able to demonstrate a strong electro-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

• Global product technical support for worldwide technology centers and factories.
• You will collaborate with cross-functions including GPM, quality, operation, SCM.
• You will perform or check dielectric and mechanical calculations.
• You will work on the pressurized vessel simulation and design, work on gas tightness and sealing design.
• You will create 3D models and 2D drawings proficiently for HV GIS components
• Development.
• You will prepare the Design & detailing of various modules/sub-systems of high voltage GIS (Circuit
• breaker, disconnector, bus bar/bus duct, earthing switch, structure).
• You will perform tolerance chain calculation and kinematic chain analysis.
• Participates constructively in working teams. Shares own technical/scientific knowledge in own
• projects and supports colleagues in applying processes and tools to ensure timely and high-quality
• results. Shows solid documentation skills and writes technical reports independently.
• You will perform feasibility studies to create a base design as a foundation for decisions in the
• feasibility study phase of a project.
• You will conduct HV switching and other quality case root cause analysis with solid electrical
• Knowledge.
• HV switchgear product enhancements, upgrades, and maintenance.
• You will develop HV switchgear products and solutions with high reliability and cost efficiency.
• You will conduct a design review, including DFMEA/DFM/DFA.
• You will perform prototyping & testing of GIS modules.
• You will prepare design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test
• instruction, test specification, etc.).
• You will prepare technical documentation for the product.

Your background

• B.Tech./M.Tech. (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Design & development of high voltage switchgear (5 to 10 years).
• Basic knowledge of switchgear product.
• Hands-on experience in mechanism design & simulation.
• Knowledge and understanding of high-voltage products are desirable.
• knowledge and understanding of various IEC / IEEE / ANSI / IS / ISO / DIN / IP / NEMA standards.
• Hands-on experience in FEA tools – Ansys, Creo Simulate, Creo Mechanism.
• Working knowledge of design process/quality tools like DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DMAIC, DOE, etc.
• Solid hands-on experience with 3D model/PLM tools like Creo 4.0, Windchill, and SAP.
• Excellent hands-on experience in drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Manufacturing knowledge (casting, machining, forging, welding, bending, injection molding etc.).
• Knowledge of product change management process.
• Ability to work in a global environment.
• Innovative & creative thinking ability.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com

2023-03-08

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