Electrical Production Engineer — Process Optimization

Saur Energy International; West Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Production Engineer-Electrical to optimize electrical manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality output across production facilities. You will solve complex problems, develop instructions, and collaborate with R&D, design, and QA teams to enable smooth transfer to production.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering and 3–5 years in high-volume electrical manufacturing, with experience in CAD tools and a strong lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing/production engineering
• Experience with reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools
• Experience with soldering, wire harnessing, PCB assembly, and electrical testing
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical) and MS Office
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Knowledge of industry safety standards is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize electrical manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts
• Troubleshoot electrical production issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Select, specify, and qualify electrical components and tooling for production lines
• Develop electrical assembly instructions, test procedures, and QC documentation
• Collaborate with R&D, Design Engineering, and QA to ensure manufacturability
• Identify opportunities for process automation and waste reduction (Lean)
• Conduct time studies and capability analyses to improve efficiency
• Train production personnel on new processes and equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, ISO standards, and company policies
• Support equipment maintenance planning and calibration schedules
• Adhere to internal and external regulations and Hitachi Energy values

Skills

Electrical systems

Schematics reading

Root cause analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

CAD software

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Production Engineer-Electrical to optimize electrical manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality output across production facilities. You will solve complex problems, develop instructions, and collaborate with R&D, design, and QA teams to enable smooth transfer to production.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering and 3–5 years in high-volume electrical manufacturing, with experience in CAD tools and a strong lean