The opportunity
Join our high-voltage transformer manufacturing team at Hitachi Energy in Maneja, Vadodara, where innovation meets precision. As a Production Incharge for Tanking and Final Assembly, you will lead operations for 400kV and 765kV/HVDC class transformers. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled team in a globally recognized organization. You’ll be empowered to shape processes, enhance safety and quality, and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead and manage final assembly operations including tanking, active part lowering, bushing assembly, oil filling, and testing
- Ensure timely execution of production schedules while maintaining high-quality standards
- Interpret and implement engineering drawings, process documents, and work instructions
- Enforce strict compliance with EHS policies and promote a zero-incident safety culture
- Conduct safety audits, toolbox talks, and risk assessments regularly
- Collaborate with QA/QC teams to ensure quality compliance and drive corrective actions
- Lead and develop a team of technicians, supervisors, and contract workers
- Identify skill gaps and implement training programs and multi-skilling initiatives
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies
- Monitor and report KPIs such as productivity, downtime, rework, and first-pass yield
- 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.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 12–15 years of experience in transformer manufacturing, with at least 7 years in 400kV or above class transformer assembly
- Strong knowledge of transformer assembly processes including core, coil, tanking, and oil systems
- Proficient in reading mechanical and electrical drawings
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead unionized teams and manage conflict effectively
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.