HV Control & Protection Manufacturing Expert

Hitachi Energy

Multiple Locations

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Position summary

ubicles (LCCS).

  • Product-wise (GIS, PASS, DTB, LTB, GCB, MECB, BESS etc)

  • National standard-wise à UL (ANSI), CSA and IEC. Potential use of IEC components for American-UL market

  • Identify gaps, propose methods to close these gaps

  • Ensure conformity with full documentation (type tests if needed)

  • Review customer specifications across HV for preparing a standardised Secondary LCC Manufacturing Solution.

  • Propose harmonisation steps for different standards between different units

  • Support proposal of new component suppliers to existing Clients' approved material lists

  • Apply Lean Methods and review/implement best practices with LCC vendors

  • Thorough knowledge in interpreting electrical engineering schematics and how to relate them to the manufacture of LCCs.

  • Mechanical knowledge with regards LCC Enclosure design and fabrication including but not limited to: ingress protection (IP and NEMA ratings), mechanical impact protection (IK code), corrosion protection classes, for enclosures.

  • Provide guidelines to ensure the effective use of tools, plant and equipment in the manufacture/assembly of LCCs.

  • Liaise with LCC Vendors as to input requirements needed by them to produce LCCs more efficiently, safely and to Hitachi Energy's minimum Quality expectations.

  • Drive Continuous Improvement ideas within field

  • Define minimum requirements and best practices in LCC Manufacturing and Testing Processes and safety aspects.

  • Collaborate with BU's of GA, GI, TR and Service

  • Look for synergies, reduce variation of components within HV

  • Provide input steering for R&D projects within the domain of Control & Protection LCC Manufacture/Assembly.

  • Challenge existing philosophy and align with best practices

  • Support SCM when new LCC supplier to be reviewed for future on-boarding and in PPAP process

  • Interact with stakeholders: Sales, SCM, Quality, Engineers, LCC Panel Builders and their sub suppliers, Component Vendors

  • Single point of contact for Secondary Engineering community and LCC Vendors with manufacturing-related topics

  • Strong collaboration with ECAD Solution Owner, Control & Protection System Expert, LCC Vendors

  • Subject Matter Expert to guide Secondary Engineers within HV with regards the manufacture/assembly of LCCs.

  • Lead specific development/continuous improvement projects within the field of Control & Protection LCC manufacture/assembly

  • Responsible to provide manufacturing methods to optimise resource use, minimise waste and maintain Quality standards.

Your background:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacture of Local Control Cabinets in the field of Control & Protection in the domain of High Voltage Products (GIS, DTB, LTB. PASS, GCB, BESS).

  • Thorough knowledge of implementing Protection and control schemes in substations and utilities from technical documentation including but not limited to Panel design and building, lean methods, continuous improvement.

  • Knowledge of E3 as an ECAD tool advantageous.

  • Academic degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or similar

  • 10 years in similar field.

  • Fluency in English.

More about us:

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

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