R&D Test lab Engineer

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a R&D Test Lab Engineer for the High Voltage Business to join their team in Bangalore, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

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.

• Identification, exploration and implementation of technology / product development and growth strategies to enhance and secure global positioning. Ensure project execution, foster innovation and develop and secure R&D capabilities in the business for profitability. 
•  Devising research methods, focus on future technical direction, future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Preparing technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Making recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials within budgets and targets set. May participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications. Coordinating pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. An Experienced Professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. May require the following proficiency: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

• Procuring new machines for the new Capacitor testing lab.

• Commissioning the lab equipment.

• Build safety culture in the lab.

• Conservent with lab certification, obtaining the certification and maintaining the certificate.

• Testing of MV capacitors as per relevant IS/ IEC/IEEE standards.

• Testing should be conducted in all 3 shifts.

• Support GPS/ Engineering/ production with the outcome of testing.

• Follow & maintain the standard procedure of change management for every workflow.

• Create development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, etc.Perform root cause analysis.Coordination with various cross functional stakeholders.

• 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 .

• Diploma Electrical /B.E.Electrical .

• 2 to 3 years of Experience.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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