R&D Software Engineer

Business Information

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an R&D Software Engineer –Traction Transformer Design Platform for the Transformers Business to join Transformer Technology Centre, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business’s comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company’s transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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.

Mission Statement

Responsible for designing, developing, and implementing design software solutions of medium complexity, including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software that serve as platforms for running these applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct requirements analysis, risk assessment, and system architecture design, while ensuring stakeholder engagement and smooth software deployment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the transformer platform development team and enhance data handling capabilities.
• Develop various tools and scripts in Matlab, Python, SQL, and VBA.
• Maintain traction transformer design platform, encompassing testing, debugging, validation, implementation, and documentation.
• Continuously update or create documentation and data/design rules.
• Improve data quality and harmonization.
• Review and prioritize bug reports and change requests, reporting directly to the platform team.
• Provide feedback and contribute to global improvement projects with innovative solutions and ideas for design optimization and product development.
• Demonstrate persistence and resilience, with a solution-oriented mindset
• Serve as a valuable R&D project member and, as a potential project or sub-project leader, ensure alignment with goals in time, cost, and quality. Coordinate activities with a strong grasp of R&D processes and tools.
• Actively participate in engineering networks to enrich your expertise and visibility within your targeted area.
• Recognize the importance of intellectual property to our business, engage in IP discussions, prepare project clearance reports, and identify risks in R&D projects.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree of science in Software engineering
• 1-6 yrs experience in software.
• Interest in AI and data ingestion processes.
• Proficient in software development, including VBA, SQL, Matlab, and Python.
• Team player who is flexible, proactive, result-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Excellent abilities in teamwork in international teams with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to work in remote and diverse environments
• Willingness to travel to factories when needed.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.