CAD Automation Engineer

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning.

Mission Statement :

The CAD Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing automated CAD workflows, ensuring design accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. CAD Automation Engineer will be reporting to team manager of INOPC PGTR Engineering & Technology team

Your Responsibilities

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• Design and implement automation scripts and tools to enhance CAD design processes.
• Create automated design solutions to streamline workflows.
• Responsible for local design tool enhancements, interface development and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and identify automation opportunities.
• Interact with the Global Team to ensure that Applications are developed according to global guidelines.
• Work with software developers to integrate CAD automation tools with other engineering software and systems.
• Analyse current workflows to pinpoint areas for improvement, boosting productivity and efficiency.
• Test and validate CAD automation solutions to ensure they are accurate and reliable.
• Troubleshoot issues with automation scripts and tools, implementing solutions to ensure seamless operation.
• Support migration projects from legacy/local systems to the Windchill PLM.
• Travel to the supported locations to collect requirements / validate / implement the developed solutions.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, with 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the transformer industry or similar fields.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD modelling tools, specifically Creo Parametric.
• Skills in CAD automation and Pro-Program development. (tool kit developments)
• Experience with Sigmaxim SmartAssembly applications is considered an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with PLM systems, particularly Windchill. Intermediate programming abilities.
• Experience in Bill of Materials (BoM) and workflow management within Windchill. Strong grasp of mechanical design principles and CAD software functionalities.
• Knowledge of applicable international standards, including ISO, ANSI, and ASME.
• Excellent analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and management.
• Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and end users across diverse regions and cultures.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines, with strong self-management skills.
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to engineering design tools.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.