Global Mechanical Structures Lead – HV Design & Standards

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of vacation

Flexible working hours

Birthday leave

Meal vouchers (CZK 110)

Cafeteria system or multi sport card (

Pension contribution (2–3% of salary)

Discounted mobile plans

Loyalty bonuses and other benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Kraków is seeking an experienced Mechanical Structures Specialist to help shape global HV structural engineering standards and deliver standardized design solutions across the organization.

You will collaborate with Brno-based teams and experts worldwide to drive innovation, tooling development and continuous improvement in structural design, supported by Lean methodologies and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical structures engineering.
• Experience with Tekla, STAAD, and Ansys.
• Strong knowledge of EN Eurocode and IBC.
• Experience with High Voltage switchgear structures is a plus.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Structural Engineering teams globally to establish and promote unified design methodologies and engineering best practices.
• Drive innovation in High Voltage products through close cooperation with R&D on the design, testing, and continuous enhancement of support structures and systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives that increase efficiency, quality, and consistency across engineering activities.
• Develop and implement engineering guidelines, work instructions, templates, and standards to support global knowledge sharing and standardization.
• Support the development of engineering tools and systems and drive the adoption of automation solutions that improve productivity and accuracy.
• Define requirements for newly developed structural components and support related approval and compliance processes.
• Act as a key interface between R&D, Engineering, Production, and Installation teams to ensure successful implementation of improvements and changes.
• Lead and develop the global Structural Expert Community, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Apply Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows and engineering processes.

Skills

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Structural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tekla

STAAD

Ansys

Job description

Hitachi Energy Kraków is seeking an experienced Mechanical Structures Specialist to help shape global HV structural engineering standards and deliver standardized design solutions across the organization.

You will collaborate with Brno-based teams and experts worldwide to drive innovation, tooling development and continuous improvement in structural design, supported by Lean methodologies and automation initiatives.