Engineering Specialist – Transformer Spare Parts

Hitachi Energy; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hitachi Energy as an Engineering Specialist focused on transformer spare parts. This hybrid role requires collaboration with various teams to deliver tailored engineering solutions. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Engineering with significant experience in the field, particularly with transformer components.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Culture of innovation and continuous learning

Values diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in transformers or heavy electrical equipment.
• Understanding of transformer components like bushings and tap changers.
• Strong English communication skills; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input and design analysis for proposals.
• Conduct engineering reviews for compatibility of components.
• Design and customize accessories for retrofit solutions.

Skills

Technical input

Design analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Engineering Specialist – Transformer Spare Parts

Join our innovative Transformer Service team at Hitachi Energy as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer! This hybrid technical role supports our spare parts business and proposal activities. Collaborate with Proposal Managers, Product Specialists, and Customers to deliver tailored engineering solutions for reliable transformer component replacements. We value creativity, technical expertise, and continuous improvement.

Location:

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical input, design analysis, and retrofit feasibility assessments to support proposals.
• Conduct engineering reviews comparing legacy components with replacements for compatibility.
• Design and customize accessories for plug-and-play or retrofit solutions.
• Work with supply chain, manufacturing, and field services to recommend cost-effective spare parts.
• Assess transformer fleets on-site and desktop to identify aging and replacement needs.
• Create and review datasheets, drawings, and specifications.
• Support customer technical discussions for proposals and product selection.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; dual-discipline or mechatronics is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in transformers, utilities, or heavy electrical equipment.
• Understanding of transformer components such as bushings, tap changers, and monitoring devices.
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical design.
• Ability to analyze legacy equipment data and recommend solutions.
• Strong English communication skills; French is an asset.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a customer-facing environment.

About Us:

• We foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Values include diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. Apply now!