R&D Engineer - Electrical

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0132162 Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule:  Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an R & D Engineer (Electrical) for the Wet Capacitors product line within the R&D organization in our business unit High Voltage Products in Doddballapur, Bengaluru, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual. Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible in accommodating business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills. How you’ll make an impact You will assume an engineering role in the design & development of capacitor products. You shall be able to demonstrate a strong background in know-how in wet capacitors technology with excellent analytical and project management skills and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design, development & reliability techniques. On the personal side, we are looking for someone with a technical background and knowledge of Power Quality products (Capacitor), someone that can lead with a positive mindset, analytical capabilities, and a strong drive for collaboration with teams and stakeholders to build the best possible product. The engineer should possess a robust foundation in reliability and life testing of insulations and dielectrics, including a thorough understanding of various ageing models and accelerated ageing methodologies. Proficiency in identifying failure modes and differentiating among probability distribution functions is essential. Leveraging this expertise, the engineer is expected to select and apply the most appropriate techniques for estimating the lifespan of specific dielectric materials. Within the engineering scope, the role involves characterizing the performance of dielectrics under diverse stress conditions, utilizing multiple parameters to assess behavior. This includes evaluating the effects of moisture and impurities on dielectric properties. Additionally, familiarity with sound wave calculations, vibration analysis, and dampers is considered as an asset. Your Responsibilities Prepare / review design data in 3D model/PLM tools like Creo 4.0, Windchill, and SAP. Analysis through FEA tools – electrical simulation tools.