Business R&D Senior Professional - Hitachi Recruitment 2026

Business R&D Senior Professional

Hitachi

Job Overview

Role:	Business R&D Senior Professional
Location:	Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Employment Type:	Full Time / Permanent
Industry:	IT / Software / Core

Organization / Company Name

Hitachi

(See full description for company details)

Important Dates

• Posted On: 01 February 2026
• Application Deadline: ASAP (Apply immediately)

Job Description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0093948

Date Posted:

2026-02-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

You will be responsible for

Functional type testing of AC protection functions for the HVDC stations as per the IEC standards using secondary injection kits and real time simulation environment and getting the certification done by the authorized external laboratories.

Developing automated test solutions for the AC protection functions for the HVDC projects.

Developing virtual unit testing solutions for the HVDC protection functions.

Supporting projects in resolving issues related to protection functions

Performing pre studies for the proposed control and protection ideas using EMT tools and identifying the right solutions.

Suggest new improvements, which really aid our business related to control and protection functions

Additional opportunities

1. Supports global R&D projects with the implementation and verification of the latest technology development using the Hardware in loop environment of latest development studies.

2.Setting up and maintaining the lab environment for the different HVDC R&D projects.

3.Developing control and protection solutions encompassing full development cycle (design to delivery) for the future HVDC technologies, ongoing HVDC projects and other business units.

4. Developing test cases using EMT tools for the testing of HVDC control and protection functions in the virtual environment.

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.

Backgrounds

1.BE/BTECH in Electrical and electronics engineering with 2 to 5 years of experience.

2. A recent Master's graduate in Power Systems, eager to embark on a challenging career, contribute to innovative projects, and excel in the energy sector.

2. Knowledge in Testing and commissioning of substation control and protection system.

3. Should understand different control and protection schematics of a HV/LV electrical substation.

4.Any experience in an area of power system design and engineering is also welcome to apply for this role

3.Basic knowledge about communication protocols like IEC61850, MODBUS etc.

4.Should have experience in using secondary test kits like Omicron, Doble etc.

5. Knowledge of PSCAD, MATLAB, or any other simulation software available for electric power system and control system and RTDS, Hyper Sim, or any other electric power system simulators is an added advantage.

6. Knowledge about HVDC control and protection system will be considered as a plus.

7. Experience with protection test case automation using scripts is an added advantage.

8. Adequate communication skills for effective cooperation with colleagues, partners, customers and other necessary stakeholders.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a relevant degree (B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, or equivalent) from a recognized university. Please refer to the specific requirements in the Job Description above.

Age Limit

As per company rules. Generally, candidates should be at least 18 years of age.

Salary / Pay Scale

Best in Industry / Not Disclosed by Company.

Application Fee

NIL (No application fee for private jobs).

Selection Process

• Resume Shortlisting
• Online Assessment / Technical Round
• HR Interview
• (Process may vary by company)

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the link provided below.

1. Click on the "Apply Now" link below.
2. You will be redirected to the official career page of Hitachi.
3. Read the job details carefully.
4. Click on "Apply" and fill in the required details.
5. Submit your application.

Important Links

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Important Instructions

• Read the full job description on the official site before applying.
• Ensure your resume is updated and matches the job requirements.
• Check your email regularly for updates after applying.

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