CAD Design Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Łódź; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Fitness programs

PPK (Employee Capital Plans)

Home office setup allowance

Spectacles allowance

Company events

Psychological support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Łódź is seeking a Mechanical CAD engineer to create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for standard parts and components, ensuring compliance with standards.

You will work with global teams to standardize data in PLM/PDM and support migration of legacy data to a central repository, contributing to data quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling and 2D technical documentation creation.
• Experience with PLM/PDM tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for standard parts and components.
• Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and supply chain to define component specifications.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

2D drawings

English fluency

International collaboration

Data quality

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience with CAD tools (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, NX)

Tools

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Inventor

AutoCAD

NX

Windchill/Teamcenter/SAP PLM/3DX

Job description

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

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.