CAD Design Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

Employee Capital Plans (PPK)

Home office setup

Eyewear allowance

Team events

Psychological support program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a CAD Engineer to join our global R&D team in Łódź. You will create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for standard parts and components, ensuring designs meet engineering and quality standards and align with global practices.

You will collaborate with engineering and supply chain to define form-fit-function specifications, support standardized components in factories, and contribute to data quality and central PLM/PDM systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation or similar.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and 2D documentation with CAD tools.
• Knowledge of design standards and industry best practices.
• Experience with PLM/PDM tools is a plus (Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3DX).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for standard parts and components.
• Ensure designs meet engineering and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to define specifications.
• Support factories in implementing standardized components.
• Analyze and classify part data for mapping and CAD prep.
• Support migration of legacy data into a central repository.
• Contribute to data quality and standardization initiatives.

Skills

3D modelling

2D technical docs

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Inventor

AutoCAD

NX

Windchill

Teamcenter

SAP PLM

3DX

Job description

The opportunity

Join our global R&D team and help develop standard transformer accessories and components used across engineering projects worldwide.

You will create 3D models and 2D drawings, support the development of reusable engineering components, and maintain a central engineering repository. Working with international engineering teams, you will help ensure high-quality design data and alignment with global standards. You will contribute to standardization initiatives and help improve data quality within central PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)/PDM (Product Data Management) systems.

How you'll make an impact

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for standard parts, accessories and components.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering and quality standards or industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to define component specifications as per the required form-fit-function.
• Support factories in implementing standardized components.
• Analyze and classify engineering part data for proper mapping and CAD preparation.
• Support migration of legacy data into a central repository.
• Contribute to data quality and standardization initiatives.

Your background

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or similar.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and 2D technical documentation creation in PTC Creo or similar CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD or NX.
• Understanding of engineering design standards, norms and industry best practices.
• Experience with PLM/PDM tools is an advantage, e.g. Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3DX or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent English and ability to communicate effectively in an international environment.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance
• Access to fitness and wellness programs
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance
• Company events and team‑building activities
• Psychological support program