R&D Mechanical Design Engineer (Edge Solutions) - IDC

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience8–10 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelexecutive
  • Posted21 Sept 2026
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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • sheet metal design
  • finite element analysis
  • three-dimensional CAD
  • NX
  • Creo
  • SolidWorks
  • Windchill
  • Teamcenter
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Design for Assembly
  • Design-to-Cost
  • DFMEA
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
  • Engineering Change Management
  • thermal analysis
  • structural analysis
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • vibration analysis
  • seismic analysis
  • IP testing
  • IK testing
  • Design for Assembly
  • BOM
  • product development
  • IEC
  • IEEE
  • ASCE
  • UL

The role

A mechanical design engineer at an energy systems product company develops EV charging infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and power conversion equipment using sheet metal design, finite element analysis, and three-dimensional CAD. The role applies design for manufacturing and assembly, engineering change management, and failure mode and effects analysis across product validation and qualification.

Full job description

The Opportunity:

Join Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) and contribute to the development of next-generation products within the GPQSS Edge Solutions portfolio, including EV Charging Infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Data Centre Power Infrastructure, Hydrogen Energy Systems, and Power Conversion Systems. In this role, you will work in a global RD environment, driving innovative mechanical designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting the complete product development lifecycle from concept and design to validation.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Responsible for mechanical design and optimization (Concept to implementation).

Lead electro-mechanical design and development of enclosures, power cabinets, racks, interfaces etc.

Develop sheet metal structures, welded assemblies, bolted constructions, equipment racks, and enclosure architectures.

Perform engineering calculations related to thermal performance, structural integrity, cable management, in-sulation coordination, and vibration requirements.

Define FEM analysis requirements like thermal and structural analysis (CFD, Vibration, seismic etc.,)

Test / Verify the final product as per international codes at reputed test labs for IP, IK, vibration, drop test, etc., and analyse the results.

Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design-to-Cost, DFMEA, and risk mitigation activities.

Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.

Support prototype development, validation, testing, certification, and product qualification activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, testing, and service functions to ensure successful product delivery.

Drive technical reviews, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous product improvements.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Live Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

Bachelors University degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.

8-10 yearsexperience working with EV Chargers/BESS/Power Conversion products or similar

Mechanical design fundamentals including proficiency in 3d modelling and PLM tools (NX/CREO/Solid works/Windchill/Teamcenter).

Knowledge about various phases of product realization / product development.

Knowledge on mechanical requirements and standards (IEEE, IEC, ASCE, UL etc.,)

Sheetmetal designs Manufacturing processes.

Strong display of Engineering Change Management Process.

Good understanding of sheet metal material selection, dimensioning tolerance.

Strong knowledge on FMEA.

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Cultural awareness, social, networking, and good communication skills

Strategic thinking, willing to travel and change oriented