Spécialiste Technique et Méthodes (quart de jour) / Technical and Methods Specialist (day shift)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Varennes; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision insurance

Pension plan

Employee & Family Support

Telemedicine

Enhanced Leave

Wellness initiatives

Tuition reimbursement

Learning platforms

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. in Varennes, Quebec, is seeking a Technical Methods Specialist to support operations and optimize manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with production to improve quality, efficiency and training, contributing to projects that drive a sustainable energy future.

Regular hours Monday to Friday, 7:00–16:00, on-site. Requirements include a DEC in mechanical or electrical engineering; 5–10 years in methods or power transformers; strong organizational, leadership and

Qualifications

• DEC in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• 5–10 years in methods or transformer manufacturing preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define and document manufacturing strategies, processes and control points.
• Maintain up-to-date working methods and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support and write repair procedures for issues.
• Support quality data needs for control cards and audits.
• Assist in tooling upgrades and production-standards integration.
• Provide remote technical support during transformer installation as needed.
• Mentor operators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Process optimization

Problem solving

Documentation

Bilingual (French/English)

Communication

Education

DEC in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Varennes, Quebec, Canada
Job ID: R0107991
Date Posted: 2025-10-02
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Description

L’opportunité Rejoignez une équipe qui alimente les foyers, les écoles, les hôpitaux et les industries. En tant que spécialiste technique et méthodes, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans le soutien aux opérations et l’optimisation des procédés de fabrication. Vous collaborerez étroitement avec les équipes de production pour améliorer la qualité, l’efficacité et la formation, tout en contribuant à des projets concrets qui façonnent un avenir énergétique durable. Ce rôle pratique mettra à profit votre expertise technique et votre esprit analytique pour favoriser l’amélioration continue et l’excellence opérationnelle. Lieu : Varennes, Québec Horaire : Du lundi au vendredi, de 7h00-16h00

Opportunity Join a team that feeds homes, schools, hospitals and industries. As a technical and methods specialist, you will play a key role in supporting operations and optimizing manufacturing processes. You will work closely with production teams to improve quality, efficiency and training, while contributing to concrete projects that shape a sustainable energy future. This practical role will leverage your technical expertise and analytical spirit to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence. Location: Varennes Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 7:00-4pm

Your Impact

• Define and document manufacturing strategies, including processes, sequences and control points.
• Ensure that working methods and technical documentation are up to date and accurate.
• Provide technical support and write repair procedures for failures, assembly errors or non-conformities.
• Provide the Quality team with the data needed to create the control cards.
• Support tooling acquisition and improvement projects.
• Integrate changes in corporate standards (HUB, GPG) into local operations.
• Participate in design reviews to validate fabricability.
• Contribute to internal and external audits and corrective actions.
• Perform floor checks to ensure that established methods are applied.
• Participate in the analysis and implementation of the PFMEA (analysis of failure modes and their effects).
• Support operator training: updating methods, selecting trainers, validating recruitment tests.
• Propose improvements to working methods, equipment and tools.
• Provide remote technical support when installing transformers in customers.
• Contribute to transformer submissions by providing expertise on fabricability and production requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable internal and external regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Profile

• DEC in mechanical or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 10 years experience in methods or in the power transformers industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize as a team.
• Demonstrated leadership, autonomy and initiative.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems proactively.
• Analytical spirit and pragmatic approach.
• Communication and presentation skills at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, autonomy, ownership and initiative.
• Proficiency in French and English, both orally and in writing.
• Master of MS Office.
• The candidate must already be authorized to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.

About us

We offer a full range of competitive advantages to support your financial, physical and mental well‑being, as well as your personal development. We want you to fully thrive with us, both at work and in life.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Financial well‑being: Pension plan with generous employer contribution, life and disability insurance
• Family Support: 24/7 Employee and Family Support Program, Access to Telemedicine
• Work-Life Balance: Enhanced Leave Programs, Wellness and Fitness Initiatives
• Engagement and Development: Employee resource groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning platforms

Equal Opportunities

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.