Hitachi—Configurator Specialist

Job description

Description: Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0146568 Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job Description: Configurator Specialist The Opportunity As a Configurator Specialist, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of product configurators supporting Configure-to-Order (CTO) and Engineer-to-Order (ETO) processes. You will ensure accurate product configurations, seamless integration with pricing and costing, and effective support for sales and engineering teams while adhering to established governance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain product configurator models aligned with business requirements. Ensure accuracy of configuration logic, rules, dependencies, and constraints. Maintain configuration-related master data including product structures, attributes, pricing, and costing inputs. Ensure data consistency between configurators and integrated systems such as SAP and CPQ platforms. Perform comprehensive testing of configuration scenarios and support SIT and UAT activities. Collaborate with engineering, product management, sales, and IT teams to translate business requirements into configuration logic. Provide operational support by troubleshooting and resolving configuration-related issues. Coordinate with AMS and IT teams for defect resolution and system improvements. Identify opportunities for configurator optimization and continuous improvement. Ensure adherence to governance standards, data quality guidelines, and compliance requirements. Your Background Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum 8+ years of experience in product configuration, CPQ systems, or related domains, preferably in transformers or manufacturing industries. Strong experience in Configure-to-Order (CTO) and/or Engineer-to-Order (ETO) environments. Knowledge of product structures (BOMs), configuration logic, and variant management. Hands-on experience with CPQ platforms (e.g., Conga, Salesforce CPQ) and SAP SD/MM integration. Understanding of pricing and costing concepts related to configuration. Experience supporting testing cycles (SIT/UAT) and Agile methodologies is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams. Proficiency in written and spoken English. Core Competencies Configuration development and maintenance Cross-functional collaboration Data accuracy and quality management Problem solving and analytical thinking Continuous improvement mindset Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.