R&D Structural Design Engineer

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0090265 Date Posted: 2025-07-15 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity As R&D Structural Engineer, you will join our Global Multi-Physics Simulation (GLOMUS) network team in the Technology Center of HITACHI-Energy. You will be part of a group of key people with specific expertise in the fields of electrical, structural, acoustic, thermo-mechanic and fluid-dynamics analyses, simulation and testing. As part of our global R&D community including Technology Centers and Research Centers worldwide, you will contribute to support all factories in the PG Dry, Traction and Distribution Transformers on innovative and challenging research projects. You will focus on developing new technologies and products, optimizing existing ones and on supporting different engineering offices around the world.

How you’ll make an impact Finite Element simulation of structures subject to all types of static and dynamic loads (fatigue, impulsive, short-circuit, seismic, etc.)

Develop new automations for the structural, thermomechanical and acoustic assessment of products

Run feasibility studies, develop new technical concepts, design new products and simulate their expected performances

Organize prototyping and testing activities to validate new technologies/products

Lead product and technology development projects in the field of Dry, Traction and Oil Distribution Transformer, delivering results on time and on budget at agreed scope and quality

Support the transfer of technology and knowledge from R&D to engineering department by writing design rules, preparing trainings and collaborating with design tools team

Provide technical support to other departments when needed (engineering, product management, marketing and sales etc.)

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.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• PhD / Masters education in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering field

• Advanced knowledge of structures subject to structural loads such as seismic, fatigue, shock and thermal

• Experience in the finite element analysis and in the use of the ANSYS software

• Knowledge of the following programming languages such as Python

• Solid bases in vibrational fatigue and dynamics

• Experience in structural testing and use of sensors such as strain gauges, load cells and accelerometers

• Project management skills

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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