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Hitachi
4.0
based on 686 Reviews
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Company Summary
Hitachi delivers digital solutions utilizing Lumada in five sectors including Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT, to increase their customer's social, environmental, and economic value.
Overall Rating
4.0/5
based on 686 reviews
3% above
industry average
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Company culture, Job security, Work-life balance
Work Policy
Work from office
48% employees reported
Monday to Friday
52% employees reported
Flexible timing
58% employees reported
No travel
42% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
41 employees reported
Health insurance
34 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
29 employees reported
Free meal
18 employees reported
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About Hitachi
Founded in1910 (115 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan, India
Office Locations
Websitehitachi.com
Primary Industry
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Hitachi Founded in 1910 has brought together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why they look for individuals who share their pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas, and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
Hitachi says that Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.
From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
Mission: Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.
Vision: Hitachi delivers innovations that answer society's challenges. With our talented team and proven experience in global markets, we can inspire the world.
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3.8
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Hitachi Ratings
based on 686 reviews
Overall Rating
4.0/5
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3.9
Company culture
3.9
Job security
3.9
Work-life balance
3.8
Work satisfaction
3.7
Salary
3.7
Skill development
3.4
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Hitachi is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 686 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Hitachi
based on 630 reviews
3.8
Rated by 100 Women
Rated 3.6 for Work-life balance and 3.6 for Company culture
4.1
Rated by 530 Men
Rated 4.0 for Company culture and 3.9 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Hitachi
based on 82 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
48%
Hybrid
43%
Permanent work from home
9%
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Overall Rating | 4.0/5 based on 686 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 3.6k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 2.9k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 2.2k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Job security Company culture | Company culture Work-life balance Skill development | Job security Work-life balance Company culture | Skill development Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for |  No critically rated category | Promotions | Promotions | Promotions |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 48% employees reported | Work from office 51% employees reported | Hybrid 54% employees reported | Work from office 80% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.8 Good rated by 100 women | 4.0 Good rated by 455 women | 3.9 Good rated by 389 women | 3.8 Good rated by 61 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.1 Good rated by 530 men | 4.1 Good rated by 3k men | 4.2 Good rated by 2.4k men | 4.0 Good rated by 2.1k men |
Job security | 3.9 Good | 3.7 Good | 4.2 Good | 3.7 Good |
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Hitachi Salaries
Hitachi salaries have received with an average score of 3.7 out of 5 by 686 employees.
Project Engineer
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₹6.3 L/yr - ₹14.4 L/yr
Senior Consultant
(78 salaries)
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₹13 L/yr - ₹36.5 L/yr
Software Engineer
(48 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr
Diploma Trainee Engineer
(47 salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹2.9 L/yr
Associate Project Engineer
(36 salaries)
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₹6.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr
Project Manager
(35 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Technical Engineer
(33 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr
Junior Engineer
(30 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr
Team Lead
(25 salaries)
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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹10.4 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Hitachi Interview Questions
A Senior Executive was asked Q. How do you rectify an erroneous transaction?
A QA Engineer was asked 6mo agoQ. Given a string, reverse it.
A Production & Quality Engineer was asked Q. How can productivity be increased?
A System Engineer was asked Q. What are the differences between an abstract class and an interface?
An Engineering Manager was asked Q. How many tools are used in CNC machining?
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Jamie Lee Curtis explains the bold career pivot she took, even though she had a thriving acting career
- Jamie Lee Curtis explained her decision to shift from acting to starring in commercials was driven by her desire to spend more time with her children.
- Despite initial skepticism from her team, Curtis' career continued to thrive after transitioning to commercial roles.
- She took on advertising roles for brands like Hertz, Activia, L'eggs, Hitachi, and Voice Stream Wireless (which later became T-Mobile).
- Curtis adopted two children with her husband Christopher Guest after facing infertility issues.
- Starring in commercials allowed Curtis to prioritize raising her daughters, Annie and Ruby, who are now adults.
- Despite concerns about the impact on her acting career, Curtis went on to star in successful films like 'Halloween,' 'Knives Out,' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
- She won an Oscar for her supporting role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
- Curtis believes there has been a shift in consumer perception, allowing actors to both advertise and act simultaneously with no stigma.
- Her upcoming project is an adaptation of Patricia Cornwell's novels for a series titled 'Scarpetta' on Prime Video, starring Nicole Kidman as a medical examiner.
Insider | 19 Jun, 2025
Mayo Clinic Advances Availability of Heavy Particle Therapy for Aggressive Cancers in the Western Hemisphere
- Mayo Clinic inaugurates the Duan Family Building in Jacksonville, Florida, introducing carbon ion therapy in the Western Hemisphere for aggressive cancers resistant to traditional treatments.
- Carbon ion therapy delivers precise energy doses to tumors while sparing healthy tissue, revolutionizing radiation oncology and overcoming resistance mechanisms.
- Mayo Clinic integrates dual-modality particle therapy, combining carbon ion and proton beams for enhanced treatment efficacy and reduced toxicity.
- The facility emphasizes patient-centered innovation, with plans to offer proton therapy services by 2027 and carbon ion therapy by 2028.
- Collaboration with Hitachi enables the development of the first carbon ion therapy treatment center in North America, bridging research and patient care.
- Carbon ions' high LET induces DNA damage, while precise distribution minimizes off-target effects, showcasing the therapy's efficacy in oncology.
- Advanced imaging technologies and multidisciplinary cancer care at the Duan Family Building ensure precise, individualized treatments with minimal side effects.
- Mayo Clinic's investment in heavy ion radiation technology positions it as a global leader in oncology innovation, offering hope to challenging cancer cases.
- The facility's research focus on radiobiological effects of heavy ions and molecular markers aims to refine treatment selection for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mayo Clinic's pioneering efforts in integrated particle therapy herald a new era in cancer treatment, with a global impact on advancing precision medicine.
Bioengineer | 12 Jun, 2025
China’s asteroid-and-comet hunter probe unfurls a ‘solar wing’
- China's Tianwen 2 probe has unfurled a 'solar wing' in space, which consists of a circular array of flexible solar panels.
- Hitachi Power Solutions in Japan is developing an AI agent called 'Maintenance Inquiry AI Agent' to capture and preserve knowledge of veteran workers.
- China's army of censors follows a 'delete first, review later' approach to keep the internet free of forbidden content, especially busy ahead of the June 4th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
- Equinix has acquired three datacenters in Manila, Samsung's Device eXperience division adopted the Cline AI coding tool, and Amazon Web Services opened a region in Taiwan.
The Register | 9 Jun, 2025
N Venu is now MD, India, Hitachi
- N Venu has been appointed as the Managing Director of Hitachi India
- Venu Nuguri, with over three decades of experience, has held various leadership positions at ABB and Hitachi Energy
- In his new role, Venu will focus on expanding Hitachi's presence in India in alignment with the company's Inspire 2027 management plan
- Hitachi aims to strengthen its business in India under Venu's leadership, as the company witnesses expansion in various sectors
HRKatha | 2 Jun, 2025
Hitachi India appoints N Venu as Managing Director
- N Venu has been appointed as the Managing Director of Hitachi India, following the elevation of Bharat Kaushal to Executive Chairman.
- Venu will focus on expanding Hitachi's presence in India in alignment with the company's new management plan - Inspire 2027.
- He aims to enhance collaboration among Hitachi's 28 group companies in India, drive digital transformation, and create synergies by integrating IT and OT proficiency.
- Venu, with nearly four decades of experience, has been leading Hitachi Energy in India and was the Chairman of the Karnataka chapter of CII.
HinduBusinessLine | 29 May, 2025
Hitachi Vantara takes down important systems following Akira ransomware attack
- Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, confirmed suffering a ransomware attack.
- The company had to shut down parts of its infrastructure, affecting many clients and services.
- The attack was attributed to the Akira ransomware operation.
- Hitachi Vantara is working to restore its operations as quickly as possible.
Tech Radar | 29 Apr, 2025
Akira Ransomware attack on Hitachi Vantara Servers
- Hitachi Vantara, a subsidiary of Hitachi, experienced a cyberattack by Akira Ransomware gang.
- To contain the malware, several Hitachi Vantara servers were taken offline.
- The company is engaging with cybersecurity experts to recover from the attack.
- The Akira Ransomware group has targeted nearly 300 organizations and collected over $42 million in ransom payments.
Cybersecurity-Insiders | 29 Apr, 2025
NVIDIA-Backed Rescale secures $115 Mn in Series D Round
- Rescale, the U.S.-based engineering simulation software startup, has secured $115 million in a Series D funding round.
- Notable participants in the investment include NVIDIA, Applied Materials, Y Combinator, and Hitachi.
- The funding will accelerate the growth of Rescale's engineering platform for advanced computing, intelligent data, and applied AI.
- Rescale aims to establish a unified data framework, introduce AI-driven features, and enable organizations to automate the use of AI-enabled physics tools.
Analyticsindiamag | 8 Apr, 2025
OpenStack delivers ‘Epoxy’ release, which it hopes will unglue more VMware customers
- The Open InfraFoundation has delivered a new version of OpenStack named 'Epoxy' as an alternative to VMware.
- New features include integration of OpenStack's Watcher component with Prometheus system monitoring tool.
- Cinder block storage module now supports NetApp, Pure Storage, and Hitachi hardware drivers.
- Other updates include improvements to Nova compute service, Manila share filesystem, and Octavia load balancing service.
The Register | 3 Apr, 2025
AC Buying Guide: How To Choose The Best AC
- The AC Buying Guide covers various aspects of choosing the right air conditioner in India amidst rising temperatures and extreme heat in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.
- It explains the working of an AC, types of air conditioners (Window AC, Split AC, Portable AC), and the importance of choosing the right tonnage based on room size, location, and number of people.
- The guide details the significance of energy efficiency, different star ratings, and factors affecting electricity consumption in ACs, along with tips for efficient use.
- It differentiates between Inverter ACs and Non-Inverter ACs, discusses condenser coil materials (Copper vs. Aluminium), compressor types (Reciprocating vs. Rotary), and types of refrigerants (CFC, HCFC, HFC, HC).
- The guide delves into essential features like dehumidifiers, maintenance tips, brand recommendations (LG, Voltas, Carrier, Daikin, Blue Star, Hitachi, Whirlpool), and must-have AC features like anti-bacterial filters, heating, copper coils, and timers.
- It also covers concepts like bluefin and goldfin technology, dual inverter ACs, mosquito-away technology, remotely accessed ACs, voltage stabilizers, and tips for AC installation, maintenance, and energy-saving practices.
Riansclub | 31 Mar, 2025
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Hitachi FAQs
When was Hitachi founded?
Hitachi was founded in 1910. The company has been operating for 115 years primarily in the Industrial Machinery sector.
Where is the Hitachi headquarters located?
Hitachi is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It operates in 6 cities such as Bangalore / Bengaluru, Chennai, Noida. To explore all the office locations, visit Hitachi locations.
How many employees does Hitachi have in India?
Hitachi currently has approximately 33,000+ employees in India.
Does Hitachi have good work-life balance?
Hitachi has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 75% employees rated Hitachi 4 or above, while 25% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Hitachi work-life balance reviews for more details.
Is Hitachi good for career growth?
Career growth at Hitachi is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.4. 25% employees rated Hitachi 3 or below, while 75% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions / appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Hitachi promotions / appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Hitachi?
Working at Hitachi comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for company culture, job security and work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, skill development and salary & benefits, based on 600+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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