R&D Mechanical Design Engineer (Edge Solutions) - IDC

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📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFull time

About this role

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0139616

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:


•    Responsible for mechanical design and optimization (Concept to implementation).
•    Lead electro-mechanical design and development of enclosures, power cabinets, racks, interfaces etc.
•    Develop sheet metal structures, welded assemblies, bolted constructions, equipment racks, and enclosure architectures.
•    Perform engineering calculations related to thermal performance, structural integrity, cable management, in-sulation coordination, and vibration requirements.
•    Define FEM analysis requirements like thermal and structural analysis (CFD, Vibration, seismic etc.,)
•    Test / Verify the final product as per international codes at reputed test labs for IP, IK, vibration, drop test, etc., and analyse the results.
•    Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design-to-Cost, DFMEA, and risk mitiga-tion activities.
•    Create and maintain 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
•    Support prototype development, validation, testing, certification, and product qualification activities.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, controls, manufacturing, sourcing, testing, and service functions to ensure successful product delivery.
•    Drive technical reviews, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous product improvements.
•    Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
•    Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own ac-tions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
 

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