Electromechanical Controls Engineer

Hitachi Global Air Power; City of Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power in Australia is seeking an Electromechanical Controls Engineer reporting to the Product Development Manager. You will support new product development and IoT solutions across portable and stationary product lines, bringing technical expertise to the business.

You will create electrical and mechanical drawings with NX, supervise testing in Melbourne, and collaborate with Sales and Service teams. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems, control circuit design and programming logic.
• Experience with CAD software (NX preferred).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering activities related to new product development.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Service teams.
• Develop and support IoT applications and data management strategies.
• Create and maintain electrical and mechanical drawings using NX.
• Supervise electrical testing activities in Melbourne.
• Support branch electrical system upgrades.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.
• Assist senior engineers on projects and travel as required.

Skills

Three-phase power systems

Control circuit design

Programming logic

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

BOM management

Electrical compliance standards

Job description

We are a Hitachi Group company, part of a global organisation with 350,000 staff worldwide and world-class manufacturing and engineering capability. Across Australia, we have 8 branches and a strong sense of community and team.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Electromechanical Controls Engineer will support new product development activities, provide technical expertise across the business, and contribute to innovative electrical and IoT solutions for our portable and stationary product range.

Some of your key responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering activities relating to new product development.
• Provide technical support and advice to Sales and Service teams.
• Develop and support IoT applications, data management strategies and prototype solutions.
• Create and maintain electrical and mechanical drawings using NX and other company systems.
• Supervise electrical testing activities in Melbourne.
• Provide support for branch electrical system upgrades.
• Investigate engineering issues, identify root causes and implement practical solutions.
• Support senior engineers on engineering projects and travel as required to support business and customer needs.

A little about you

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 7 years' experience in an electrical engineering role.

Strong knowledge of three-phase power systems, control circuit design and programming logic.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.

Experience using 2D and 3D CAD software, ideally NX or similar.

Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.

Experience with BOM management, electrical compliance standards, fault calculations or battery management systems will be highly regarded.

You will be part of a great down-to-earth culture, where you will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and innovative environment. If this role sounds like your next opportunity,