Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a Maintenance Engineer to power operational excellence by solving complex technical challenges and improving plant equipment performance. You will collaborate across engineering, production, HSE, and quality to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations.

You will engage in continuous improvement, apply data-driven decision making, and support safety, quality, and productivity goals while ensuring equipment performs at its best on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools.
• Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges
• Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements
• Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID: R0131664

Date Posted: 2026-05-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity Step into a dynamic role where innovation meets impact. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will help power operational excellence by solving complex technical challenges and enhancing the performance of critical plant equipment. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering, production, HSE, and quality teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations. You will play a key role in shaping continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening a culture of safety and accountability, and ensuring equipment and systems consistently perform at their best. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and making a visible difference on the production floor, this role offers an exciting environment to grow your skills and influence outcomes. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges
• Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements
• Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools
• Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts

More about us

Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and sustainable future Access continuous learning, development programs, and career growth opportunities Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork

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