Electrical Maintenance Engineer | South Boston

Step into a dynamic role where innovation meets impact. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will help power operational excellence by solving complex technical challenges and enhancing the performance of critical plant equipment. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering, production, HSE, and quality teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations. You will play a key role in shaping continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening a culture of safety and accountability, and ensuring equipment and systems consistently perform at their best.

If you enjoy hands‑on problem solving, data‑driven decision making, and making a visible difference on the production floor, this role offers an exciting environment to grow your skills and influence outcomes.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Production & Skilled Trades

Contract:

Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0131664

• Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges
• Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements
• Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools
• Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts

• Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and sustainable future
• Access continuous learning, development programs, and career growth opportunities
• Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork

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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