Transformers – Global Component Engineer – Oil & Chemicals

The opportunity

As a Global Engineer – Oil & Chemical Components at the Global Engineering Center in Vadodara, India, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, diversity, and collaboration. The Transformers Business Unit is leading the way in energy transformation, delivering advanced solutions across a wide range of industries.

This is your chance to lead innovation in material standardization, collaborate across disciplines, and influence global projects with your expertise. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance—bringing consistency, clarity, and excellence to our component strategies. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your ideas, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real impact.

If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a sustainable energy future, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and maintain standardized component requirements across global projects.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to unify material specifications.

• Define and drive material standardization for specifications and sizes.

• Clarify global test methods for critical quality parameters.

• Provide technical expertise to sourcing teams for supplier evaluation.

• Support negotiations on technical requirements with suppliers.

• Act as a technical guide for project teams on component engineering.

• Stay current with advancements in component technologies and materials.

• 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.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Material Science, Engineering, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering (Ph.D. with 2–3 years of experience also considered).

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.

• Experience in transformer industry and supplier technology development preferred.

• Strong knowledge of component engineering and material specifications.

• Familiarity with SAP S/4Hana and Windchill is a plus.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.