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System Design Engineer

Hitachi

On-site
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 2h ago

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Job description

Hitachi is hiring a System Design Engineer — a full-time, based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India role. Apply directly on Hitachi's careers page below.

DPE -System Design

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Remote Type: Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0092321

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity: 

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable,

reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories

running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you

learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a

simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

 


How you’ll make an impact:

 

Product Performance

  • Techno-commercial competitiveness of the Reference Solution
  • Coordinate with other sub-products/systems and technology areas to maximize performance.
  • Performance monitoring and reporting (i.e., cost/time/quality) of the Reference Solutions in tenders and projects
  • Continuously collecting tender/project feedback to drive continuous improvement of the Reference Solutions.
  • Drive the development of a modular structure
  • Proactive communication with on-cycle functions of relevant changes to Reference Solutions to ensure quality
  • Discipline roadmap of the product
  • Prioritization of new and lifecycle management activities including quality/reliability issues
  • Ensure an active lifecycle to secure business continuity, and managing lifecycle stages (phase-in/out)
  • Productization and roll-out of newly developed features following the Transfer of Solution (ToS) process 
  • PRS for Reference Solutions when needed
  • Interface management of R&D to ensure the timely delivery of features within the allocated scope/budget
  • Support with Temporary Sales Approval (TSA) preparation
  • Active coordination with all on-cycle functions to always ensure alignment in relation to the Reference Solutions
  • Support with strategic and early pursuits to influence the use of the Reference Solutions, where applicable
  • Technical support management in tenders and projects, while actively influencing the utilization of Reference Solutions (GCoC, RCoC, OPC)
  • Participate in Design Freeze Meeting #0 in Tender phase to impact designs including decisions of FACTS Control Platform (FCP) and System Design Tools (SDT)
  • You will be 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:

 

  • 5+ years’ experience in the related design domain
  • Product Management experience is highly desirable
  • Experience in lifecycle, requirements, and change management or cross-functional product development is desirable.

 

Essential Traits: 

  • Collaborator with leadership abilities
  • Experience working with diverse and cross-functional teams
  • Proven ability to manage complex business situations/demands
  • Strategic and operational mindset
  • Motivated to drive business productivity and efficiency
  • Interest in product thinking

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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