R&D Associate Engineer

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0116578 Date Posted: 2026-01-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity As a R&D Engineer, you will play a key role as technical lead in design & development of high voltage circuit breaker. You shall demonstrate a strong Thermal and Fluid Dynamics background combined with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design techniques. How you’ll make an impact Contribute to new product and core component development of High Voltage Circuit Breakers in close cooperation with engineers and technical experts. Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis using in-house /commercial solvers. Contribute to mechanical design aspects in the ongoing projects Perform Heat Transfer and Flow related 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. 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 B.Tech./M.Tech. (Mechanical, specializing in Design with 4-5 years of experience) Experience in Design & Development of circuit breakers is an added advantage Working Knowledge of 3D CAD packages (Creo preferred) Hands-on experience in CFD tools – Ansys Fluent Working knowledge of design process/quality tools like DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DMAIC, DOE etc. Working knowledge of IEC standards and type testing of switchgear Ability to work in a global environment Innovative & creative thinking ability Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.