Location Chennai Tamil Nadu India Job ID R0090375 Date Posted 2025-07-24 Company Name HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession Job Category Engineering Science Job Schedule Full time Remote No The prospect We are seeking an Optimization Engineer with a background in Mechanical Electrical Engineering and strong analytical and programming skills The role focuses on improving product and process efficiency through lead time reduction material and weight optimization design and process enhancements labour efficiency and chemical composition refinement The ideal candidate will leverage CAD CAE tools data analytics and optimization techniques to drive continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing workflows How you ll make an impact Analyze and streamline product development and manufacturing workflows to achieve lead time reduction leveraging automation and digital tools to accelerate design iterations and production cycles Optimize material usage by evaluating alternative materials through simulation testing and cost-benefit analysis and collaborating with suppliers and design teams to identify lightweight and sustainable options Continuously validate and improve existing algorithms in the Optimization System and streamline these algorithms Enhance product performance and manufacturability through design optimization using CAD CAE tools and algorithms while integrating principles of Design for Manufacturability DFM Design for Assembly DFA and Design for Excellence DFX Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in manufacturing and assembly lines through process optimization supported by data analytics process modeling and custom software tools for monitoring and control Redesign components and assemblies to minimize weight and labor requirements introducing ergonomic and automation solutions that improve productivity without compromising structural integrity Collaborate with materials scientists and chemists to refine chemical compositions for performance cost-effectiveness and environmental compliance validating formulations through simulations and lab testing 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 Bachelor s degree in mechanical electrical engineering or a related field with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience Proficiency in CAD CAE tools e g Creo Parametric ANSYS Matlab Experience with optimization techniques Familiarity with manufacturing processes and materials science Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Knowledge of programming languages Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in both spoken written English language is required 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

📌 Optimization Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Chennai