Ingenieur Mecanique / Mechanical Engineer | Varennes, Canada

Hitachi Energy; Varennes; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our North America HUB, based in Varennes, Quebec, Canada. You will contribute to end-to-end engineering design, learn value-based design, and support manufacturing with innovative tooling and optimization projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, CAD fluency (PTC Creo, SolidWorks), ANSYS experience, and bilingual French/English communication. Long-term growth and mentoring await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD environments (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS).
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Perform material strength calculations for transformer components using finite element analysis.
• Prepare reports on transformer performance under environmental loads.
• Dimension welded and bolted connections for transformer accessories.
• Support new transformer design projects by the mechanical engineering team.
• Assist production with mechanical queries for transformer subcomponents.
• Contribute to optimization projects related to material strength.
• Collaborate with industrial engineering to design tooling for manufacturing high-power transformers.

Skills

Bilingual (French & English)

Team player

Autonomous

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our North America HUB, based in Varennes, Quebec, Canada. This role offers a unique chance to learn the end-to-end engineering design process to support our manufacturing plant. You'll gain deep, experiential learning in various engineering aspects, including custom versus standardized design, value-based design, product cost optimization, and more. Throughout your journey, you'll receive continuous professional support through career development programs and mentoring. This position is ideal for those looking to quickly realize their potential and develop a keen business sense for long-term professional growth within Hitachi Energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform material strength calculations for various elements of high-power transformers using finite element analysis.
• Complete reports on transformer performance under environmental loads.
• Dimension welded and bolted connections for transformer accessories.
• Support new transformer design projects by the mechanical engineering team.
• Assist production with mechanical effort queries for transformer subcomponents.
• Work on optimization projects concerning material strength.
• Support the industrial engineering department in designing tools for manufacturing high-power transformers.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD environments (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, etc.).
• Experience with finite element analysis (ANSYS).
• Experience in the design and fabrication of welded mechanical elements.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Demonstrated skills: Agile, results-oriented, team player, creative, and autonomous.

More About Us

In this role, you will work alongside skilled professionals dedicated to advancing technologies that support a reliable and sustainable energy future.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements(empty)

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.