Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning and development programs

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in South Boston, Virginia, to enhance the performance of critical plant equipment. In this dynamic role, you will tackle complex technical challenges, collaborate across various teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2-5 years of experience, and strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge.

You will help ensure compliance with regulations and support maintenance systems, making a visible difference on the production floor while working in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving.
• Flexibility to support varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges.
• Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues.
• Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Problem solving

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Control systems knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

MS Office tools

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