Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Bland, Virginia, seeks a Senior Dry Type Transformer Engineer to lead design and optimization of standard and complex transformer solutions.

You will translate customer requirements into manufacturable products, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams. You will design, analyze, and drive product development initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry and internal standards, contributing to Hitachi Energy's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience designing dry type transformers.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, CAD software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally; work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop dry type transformer solutions meeting customer specs and industry standards.
• Apply engineering methods and calculations to optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to implement common design tools.
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Partner with manufacturing for efficient production and successful launches.

Skills

Dry type transformer design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE/ME/Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America. Job ID: R0138059. Date Posted: 2026-09-10. Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science. Job Schedule: Full time. Remote: No.

Job Description

The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy in Bland, Virginia, and play a key role in designing the next generation of dry type transformer solutions that power industries, infrastructure, and communities around the world. As a Senior Dry Type Transformer Engineer, you will lead the design and optimization of both standard and complex transformer solutions, translating customer requirements into innovative, manufacturable products that deliver exceptional performance and reliability. In this highly collaborative role, you will work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams while partnering with global colleagues to implement best practices, advance product development initiatives, and support market growth. Your expertise will help drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction while contributing to Hitachi Energy's mission of advancing a sustainable energy future. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a meaningful impact on both products and processes. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design and develop dry type transformer solutions that meet customer specifications and industry standards.
• Apply advanced engineering methodologies, calculations, and best practices to optimize product performance.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to implement common design tools and processes.
• Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure efficient production and successful product launch execution.
• Work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver optimized technical solutions.
• Contribute to value engineering and design-for-manufacturability efforts.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects that drive innovation, quality, and profitable growth.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 2 years of experience designing dry type transformers.
• Strong understanding of transformer design principles and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional and customer-focused environments.
• Proficiency with engineering and business tools such as AutoCAD, CAD software, Microsoft Office Suite, and related applications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%) and authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VSD, low-voltage, rectifier-duty, and/or traction transformers.
• Knowledge of FMEA methodologies, value engineering, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, UL, CSA, IEC, and NEC standards.
• Experience working with multinational engineering teams.
• Exposure to electrical or mechanical simulation tools.

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 and paid holidays.
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs.
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll help shape a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy future. We invest in our people through world-class development programs, career advancement opportunities, and global collaboration. You'll be part of an inclusive, innovative culture where diverse perspectives drive success and continuous improvement.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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