Lead System Test Engineer

Responsibilities:-

• Operational management of a Solution Verification and Validation Center (SVC) in Bangalore, India as part of the global Hitachi Energy SVC organization
• Planning and tracking of verification and validation activities with full resource allocation and budget responsibility for the location
• Report and regularly communicate the progress to the global SVC lead and product management
• Maintain and communicate appropriately organization information to the team members (e.g. department meetings, one-on-one meetings)
• Coach, mentor and develop technically and professionally the testing team to reach the milestones defined by global SVC organization
• Preparation and execution of steering committee meetings and reporting towards global SVC Lead
• In addition to your team lead function, you support technically the SVC operation with your expertise in Substation Automation and IEC 61850
• Technically responsible to ensure the mutual consistency and efficient integration of the several subsystems in modular, easy-to-maintain and extendible software that meets the product specification.
• Define test concepts and test specifications for system level in close collaboration with the global SVC team and product management
• Ensure the test strategy and process framework are always up to date and aligned with global V&V principles
• Create high-quality guidelines and concept descriptions that support our worldwide system integration units in efficiently execution their customer projects
• Improve existing test techniques to constantly improve testing processes as well as Hitachi Energy’s substation automation systems and components
• Plan and coordinate the implementation of the test environment (e.g., laboratory equipment, licenses, tools)

Qualification And Experience:-

• Bachelor / Master in Electrical Engineering or Power System Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in engineering, testing or commissioning of substation automation systems with IEC 61850
• Solid knowledge about testing approaches and processes with focus on System Integration ( Preferable ISTQB Foundation Level certification)Experience as line or project manager preferably within the substation automation domain is a plus, the position is also suitable for a candidate who wants to develop into such a direction
• As a true leader you support your team in execution of the operational tasks and enable them to approach new technologies and solutions
• With your visionary and driving personality you drive and ensure the implementation of the business strategy defined by global V&V organization
• Your entrepreneurial mindset and creativity enable you to develop new SVC services and offerings that bring our system business to the next level
• Very good writing and communication skills to ensure that SVC is represented in a highly professional way
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Availability to travel when required (up to 20%)

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Important, please include in your CV the following passage: “I hereby agree for my personal data, included in my job application, to be processed in line with the needs of recruitment, in accordance with the Law on Personal Data Protection of 29th August 1997 (Law Gazette from 2002, No.101, heading 926, as amended).”