Mechanical Engineer

Bring your creativity and technical expertise to Hitachi Energy and help design the next generation of power transformer solutions. As a Lead Design Engineer, you will take ownership of complex engineering projects, transforming customer requirements into innovative, high-quality designs that make a real-world impact.

This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will guide projects from concept through execution—balancing performance, cost, and timelines—while working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. Your ability to lead design validation, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement will play a critical role in delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

At Hitachi Energy, you’ll be part of an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. You will have the opportunity to mentor emerging talent, influence engineering processes, and contribute to industry-leading advancements—all while helping shape a more sustainable energy future.

Bring your creativity and technical expertise to Hitachi Energy and help design the next generation of power transformer solutions. As a Lead Design Engineer, you will take ownership of complex engineering projects, transforming customer requirements into innovative, high-quality designs that make a real-world impact.

This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will guide projects from concept through execution—balancing performance, cost, and timelines—while working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. Your ability to lead design validation, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement will play a critical role in delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

At Hitachi Energy, you’ll be part of an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. You will have the opportunity to mentor emerging talent, influence engineering processes, and contribute to industry-leading advancements—all while helping shape a more sustainable energy future.

• Lead the design and development of complex transformer engineering projects.

• Translate customer requirements into innovative, practical design solutions.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure feasibility.

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and goals.

• Drive risk identification and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Build strong customer relationships and incorporate feedback into design improvements.

• Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers.

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

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in power transformer design engineering.

• Proven ability to lead complex engineering design projects.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

• Experience working cross-functionally in collaborative environments.

• Commitment to continuous learning and applying innovative engineering approaches.

• Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition through innovation.

• Work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values safety and integrity.

• Grow your career with access to mentorship, development programs, and global opportunities.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0116776

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