Process Engineer - Equipment

Are you passionate about driving innovation in manufacturing? Join Hitachi Energy as a Process Engineer focused on new equipment integration, where your expertise will shape the future of production. In this role, you’ll lead the evaluation and implementation of cutting‑edge technologies, ensuring our processes are safe, efficient, and future‑ready. You’ll collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and deliver high‑quality outcomes that support our global mission of advancing a sustainable energy future.

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

Are you passionate about driving innovation in manufacturing? Join Hitachi Energy as a Process Engineer focused on new equipment integration, where your expertise will shape the future of production. You’ll lead the evaluation and implementation of cutting‑edge technologies, ensuring our processes are safe, efficient, and future‑ready. You’ll collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and deliver high‑quality outcomes that support our global mission of advancing a sustainable energy future.

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

• Lead the evaluation and installation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct feasibility studies on emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to assess supplier capabilities.
• Design scalable, high‑quality manufacturing processes.
• Optimize layouts and workflows to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean methodologies.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production teams.
• Manage contractors and vendors during equipment installation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in process, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven expertise in process design, optimization, and validation.
• Experience leading CAPEX projects and managing external partners.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

• At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and empowering our people.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow your career globally.
• We invest in your development through training, mentorship, and cutting‑edge projects.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0109897

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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