Controls Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Controls Engineer for its Mount Pleasant, PA facility (Hybrid). You will join a global engineering team to design and deliver high‑voltage substation control solutions, translating customer needs into real systems with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering and 2+ years in controls or automation, with CAD proficiency and strong communication skills. Travel to customer sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or control cabinet design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; E3 experience is a plus.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities with internal and external stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Translate customer requirements into effective and innovative control system solutions.
• Drive design optimization initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost improvement.
• Conduct and facilitate technical meetings with customers, suppliers, and project teams.
• Coordinate material orders, fabrication activities, and installation plans for control cabinets.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Develop and monitor quality measurements with external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEC, NEMA, environmental, and safety standards.

Skills

Controls systems

Automation

Control cabinet design

CAD tools

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3 experience

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job ID: R0137355
Date Posted: 2026-07-15
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Step into a role where innovation meets impact. At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of power delivery, and we’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Mount Pleasant, PA (Hybrid). This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute to industry-leading projects while maintaining work-life balance. As part of a global engineering team, you’ll help design and deliver advanced high-voltage substation solutions that power communities, industries, and a more sustainable future. You’ll work alongside talented professionals across multiple regions, transforming customer requirements into innovative control and automation solutions while supporting projects from concept through implementation. If you’re passionate about engineering, enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, and are eager to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead engineering activities with internal and external stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Translate customer requirements into effective and innovative control system solutions.
• Drive design optimization initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost improvement.
• Conduct and facilitate technical meetings with customers, suppliers, and project teams.
• Coordinate material orders, fabrication activities, and installation plans for control cabinets.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Develop and monitor quality measurements with external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE, NEC, NEMA, environmental, and safety standards.

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or control cabinet design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools; E3 experience is a plus.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings and site visits.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. We offer global career opportunities, continuous learning programs, and an inclusive culture where innovation thrives. Join a team where your contributions matter and your work helps power the world.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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