Industrial Engineer

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in transforming how advanced electrical products are built. As an Industrial Engineer supporting Breakers & Modules, you’ll drive efficiency, innovation, and quality across production operations. This is an exciting opportunity to shape manufacturing excellence by optimizing workflows, implementing new technologies, and contributing to high-impact projects that power industries and communities worldwide.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with diverse teams across engineering, production, and quality to create smarter, more agile manufacturing systems. You’ll be empowered to apply lean principles, champion continuous improvement, and bring forward ideas that reduce waste and enhance performance. If you’re motivated by solving complex challenges and seeing your work directly impact operational success, this is the place to grow and thrive.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Design and optimize production layouts, workflows, and material handling systems
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation
• Conduct time, motion, and capacity studies to improve resource utilization
• Partner with cross-functional teams to introduce new products and processes
• Apply lean tools like 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping for continuous improvement
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency, quality, and waste reduction
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related engineering field
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial engineering or mechanical engineering within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods
• Experience with process mapping, time studies, and facility layout design
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or Solid Works
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Join a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future
• Grow through continuous learning, mentorship, and career development programs
• Work in an inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation, and diverse perspectives

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0135472

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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