R&D Engineer

Business Information

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an R&D Engineer (Metallurgy) for the High Voltage Business to join their team in Maneja Vadodara, 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 Econ iQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called Econ iQ 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.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing various laboratory tests on material and present reports of findings.
• Develop this laboratory processes & customized tests in future.
• Need to work on and analyze different metals, their supply conditions.
• Knowledge on surface treatments will be an added advantage.
• Support development projects for the metallurgical aspects by providing expert advice.
• Responsible to perform RCAs in case of issues and be able to give solution to project teams.
• You will be responsible for performing laboratory testing of materials. While doing so you will be responsible analyzing, understanding & advising metallurgical aspects of parts/components used in various High Voltage Products.
• 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 Metallurgy. 6-8 years of experience in roles related to metallurgical testing, with experience in working metallurgical laboratory. •
• Should have knowledge of various tests and usage of equipment used in metallurgical analysis.
• Knowledge of international standards.
• Should be able to apply knowledge to design customized experiments in metallurgy & mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.