Design Engineer

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN as a Mechanical Design Engineer and play a key role in shaping innovative, high-performance electromechanical solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of design, technology, and real-world application, where your ideas directly contribute to reliable energy systems.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage advanced 2D and 3D CAD tools, and support both new product development and ongoing product improvements. With a balanced mix of customer-focused work, product lifecycle support, and hands‑on troubleshooting, you’ll gain exposure to diverse engineering challenges while building your expertise.

If you are motivated by problem‑solving, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact, this role offers the chance to grow your career in a collaborative and purpose‑driven environment.

• Perform engineering tasks including analysis, design, development, testing, and installation support
• Interpret and work from drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials
• Develop 2D and 3D CAD models for prototypes, production, and retrofit builds
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs meet application requirements
• Investigate technical issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Support customer orders, product improvements, and field troubleshooting activities
• Assist in preparing technical documentation, specifications, and approvals
• Contribute to improving product design, performance, and reliability
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo/Pro‑E or similar) preferred
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill) is a plus
• Exposure to electromechanical product design is desirable
• Knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and best practices

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role.