R&D Engineer

We are looking for a Research & Development Engineer to join High Voltage R&D team. The candidate will assume a technical lead role in design & development of high voltage circuit breaker design. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical design & development background combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques.

• Contribute to new product and core component development of High Voltage Circuit Breakers in close cooperation with engineers and technical experts.

• Perform non-linear Tolerance analysis using in-house /commercial solvers.

• Contribute to mechanical design aspects in the ongoing projects.

• Perform mechanical (static & dynamic) calculations.

• Design documentation (Development report, analysis report, assembly & test instruction, test specification etc.)

• Perform DFMEA, DOE, PPAP etc. Perform root cause analysis.

• Coordination with various cross functional stakeholders.

• Solid hands-on experience of 3D CAD packages (Creo preferred)/PLM tool like Creo, Windchill and SAP Excellent hands-on experience of drawing, BOM, GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis.

• Hands-on experience in FEA tools – Ansys and Creo Simulate.

• Manufacturing knowledge (casting, machining, forging, welding, bending, injection molding etc.).

• Design & development of circuit breakers is an added advantage.

• Working knowledge of IEC standards and type testing of switchgear.

• Working knowledge of design process/quality tools like DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DMAIC, DOE etc.

• Knowledge of material and its standards (ISO, DIN, IS).

• 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.

• B.Tech./M.Tech. Mechanical.

• Specializing in Design with 4-5 years of experience.

• Knowledge on product change management process.

• Ability to work in a global environment.

• Innovative & creative thinking ability.

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