Optimization Engineer

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 Job Description: The opportunity: 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 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. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.