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Control Design Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mid level
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mid level
Responsible for planning and developing control systems for power electronic converter projects, including SCADA/HMI applications and technical coordination with stakeholders.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0085706

Date Posted:

2025-04-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:


Business Information:

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units—Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission statement:

We the Power Converter Solutions team at Indian Operation Center, Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd , Chennai help our clients with our state of the art power converter solutions in a varied range of applications. With our competence in Power Converter technology, we have a leading position in the development of solutions for Utility STATCOM's, Rail Power Supply Converters as well for static frequency converters for industrial applications. We have also built the world’s largest drive for a hydro pump station. To strengthen this motivated team, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Control design Engineer with high interest in power electronics and control technology.

As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customised, great deal of test & verification are required.

Your responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for planning of control and protection systems for power electronic converter projects.
  • You will focus on continuous improving GPQS Overall Control engineering tasks.
  • You will be responsbile for Open loop controls application development and design using Compact control builder
  • You will be responsible for SCADA / HMI application development using Micro SCADA / Panel HMI (ABB) / Zenon SCADA software. 
  • You will be preparing the Template / Faceplate/ Popup creations in Micro SCADA/ Panel HMI (ABB) / Zenon SCADA.
  • Simulations of converter behavior during grid disturbance.
  • Verification of your software on the real-time simulator as well as in the project hardware.
  • Besides bringing the software into service, you will operate specialist support for the service group as well as for the customer
  • Technical co-ordinations with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations & discuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
  • You will be evaluating and strengthen the security of any connections to the DCS / SCADA / HMI network.
  • Involved in FAT / SAT activities with along with sub suppliers.
  • Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project
  • IT infrastructure hands on experience on Routers, Firewalls, Switches, Servers, and workstations with basic networking skills
  • Should be willing to travel to sites in India and Abroad at short notice for support work..
  •  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:

  • Education Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in ECE / EEE/ E&I or I&C.
  • You should have minimum 2 to 7 years of working experience from the substation automation projects in India / other country locations.
  • You should have knowledge in ABB Compact Control builder, ABB panel builder software, Micro SCADA, Zenon (Copa Data), MS Visio.
  • SCADA / HMI certifications, Networking   certifications, CCNA,   CCNP, Cyber Security knowledge is an added advantage.
  • Good knowledge in Grid and substation automation, Power grid Automation
  • You are an engaged person who thrives in a constantly changing environment and enjoys collaboration with employees, peers and beyond.
  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions. Excellent fluency in English and/or German. 

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.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 

Top Skills

Abb Compact Control Builder
Abb Panel Builder
Firewalls
Micro Scada
Ms Visio
Networking
Routers
Servers
Switches
Zenon Scada

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