Senior Principal Engineer: Power Conversion and Grid Interties, Chennai

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 electrificationandpowering 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 billionUSD. We welcome you to apply today.How you'll make an impact: Technically leadthetechnologyand product developmentstrategyin the areas of DC grids,distributionnetwork,andenergy storagesolutions. Create innovative products,systems,and solutions in anticipation oftechnology and product strategy. Oversee theimplementation of thestrategy andtheculture required fortheemployees to experiment with the right resources at the right level. Introducing disruptive ideas to R&Doperationsand initiate technology and product developmentsetup. Providetechnical and analyticalleadership andguidance to thecross functionalteamincluding R&D Form or be part of formingthe 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. Preparetechnical specifications and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes. Make and/or review designartefacts for products, systems, and solutions. Coordinatepilot-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(+15years)intechnology andproduct developmentdomainfrom ideationand team setuptomarket introduction andlifecycle management. Deep knowledge of powersystemsand 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 methodsforfuture technical directionandfuture scenarios in transforming technology landscape. Ability to communicatewithand influence executive leadershipto accept practices,approaches, and procedures.Experience in leadingprofessionalstoexercise 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 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.