Process Engineering Technician

Join a team where innovation meets impact. At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a Process Engineering Support Technician to help shape the future of manufacturing in our South Boston facility. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career in a company committed to sustainability and innovation.

Whether you're refining processes, supporting engineering teams, or driving lean initiatives, your work will directly influence our success. If you're action-oriented, detail-driven, and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

• Support development of risk assessments, work instructions, and process documentation
• Participate in kaizen events to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Assist with lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S and visual management
• Provide tooling and fixture support for assembly processes
• Help maintain machine uptime and preventive maintenance
• Prepare EHS and process reports for plant leadership
• Troubleshoot routine engineering issues and support complex problem-solving
• Use software tools to analyze data and support engineering operations
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

• Associate degree in engineering or related field
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and accomplishments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Experience with technical documentation and process control
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

At Hitachi Energy, we foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and growth

You’ll have opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to global sustainability goals

We’re committed to safety, integrity, and empowering every team member

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0135210

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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