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About this Senior Principal Engineer: Power Conversion and Grid Interties role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0115195

Date Posted:

2026-01-06

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 global technology leader in electrification and powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. 

 With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. 

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Technically lead the technology and product development strategy in the areas of DC grids, distribution network, and energy storage solutions. Create innovative products, systems, and solutions in anticipation of technology and product strategy. 

  • Oversee the implementation of the strategy and the culture required for the employees to experiment with the right resources at the right level. Introducing disruptive ideas to R&D operations and initiate technology and product development setup. 

  • Provide technical and analytical leadership and guidance to the cross functional team including R&D 

  • Form or be part of forming the technology / product development team and ensure team alignment with business strategy and drive performance and development. Participate in intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications.

  • Prepare technical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Make and/or review design artefacts for products, systems, and solutions. Coordinate pilot-plant or initial production runs on new products or processes. 

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

  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Required master’s or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related fields) extensive experience (+15 years) in technology and product development domain from ideation and team setup to market introduction and lifecycle management.

  • Deep knowledge of power systems and control, with experience in one or more application areas such as industry, transport, or distribution grids related to energy transition.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse interests and agendas. 

  • Experience in devising research methods for future technical direction and future scenarios in transforming technology landscape. 

  • Ability to communicate with and influence executive leadership to accept practices, approaches, and procedures. 

  • Experience in leading professionals to exercise latitude and independence in assignments.

More about us

Excited about a new opportunity? If this sounds like you, we’d like to see your application! Our selection process is ongoing, so don’t wait—apply today!

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smar

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