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R&D Team Leader - India Devlopment Center

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Hitachi Energy

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Full-Time On-site INR 4–6 LPA
Posted 3 weeks ago Apply by May 23, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for an engaging and driven person to lead the power quality R&D team with focus on software, communications and digital solutions. The team consists of highly skilled developers and technical experts who mainly work with software, firmware and communication. You will be part of Grid & Power Quality Solutions and report to the Global R&D Manager for Power Quality. This is a visible role in a truly global and cross-functional environment, at the cutting edge of technology.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Coaching and guiding your team to business targets Continuous improvements and operational development, contribute and drive long term strategic initiatives.
  • Take ownership of developing the team’s competence and work processes Be a positive role model for your team by living our vision, delivering promises, and developing people.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • 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

  • University degree in a relevant area, such as electrical, software, industrial engineering or similar.
  • You have background and understanding of software and/or firmware from industry applications.
  • Experience with Cyber Security requirements is meritorious.
  • Experience in power systems and preferably FACTS/HVDC/Substations and from SW/control/digital solutions is considered as a merit.
  • Even better if experience with MACH, MicroSCADA, IEC61850.
  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, 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.

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