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Primary Design Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Primary Design Engineer

Chennai, India

Business Information:

"The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning."

Mission statement:

You will be a part of the AIS, P&IC Primary Engineering team. You will be supporting the project engineers / Project Lead engineers to develop project specific engineering documents and drawings for submission to customer and the documents required for manufacturing of Air Insulated Switchgears (AIS), Power Quality & Industry Components of transmission and sub-transmission systems. You will be an individual contributor who would deliver the tasks as per the given inputs and when required need to work in coordination with other colleagues and should exhibit good collaborative skills to complete the task. You may also interact with other departments like Secondary engineering, order management, power system study team, Steel structure engineering, Project Management and Production units

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Your responsibilities:

  • Preparation of mechanical design concept and full CAD 3D models using Creo and Windchill. Detailed design and complete detailed 2D drawings.
  • Design of sheet metal parts, cast, and machined metal parts.
  • Metal forming and manufacturing Process knowledge and optimization.
  • Design reviews in close communication with other project managers, product engineers, and technical experts
  • Perform metal enclosed capacitor bank and pad mount capacitor bank design and development up to 25 kV.
  • Contributes to developing strategic technology plans and project portfolios within the organization.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert on the project, providing guidance to colleagues and more junior team members, acting as a mentor, and sharing lessons learned.
  • Will develop and maintain design standards for MECB products.
  • Willingness to take direction
  • Cross Training and Support of other product designs and projects when time permits
  • Willingness to shift workday so that it overlaps with United States EST Daylight Savings time morning
  • Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective projects as per quality process.
  • 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:

  • Experience in Creo/Windchill is required
  • Prefer 4-5 years of relevant experience in the design and development of Medium Voltage Indoor AIS Switchgear, with B.E - EEE/Mechanical
  • Excellent competence with CAD (Creo, Pro-E), technical drawings, Third Angle Projection, and HVPLM systems is required
  • Prefer Experience with North American Design Standards.
  • Excellent communications skills with an ability to influence both internally and externally.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-110427
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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