Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Maintenance Engineer to drive operational excellence on the production floor. You will diagnose equipment and process challenges, lead troubleshooting of breakdowns, and push reliability improvements across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

The role requires a engineering degree and 2–5 years in manufacturing, with data-driven analysis and SAP/MS Office experience, plus strong communication to coordinate cross-functional teams and support safety and lean

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

SAP

MS Office

Communication

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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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