Facilities Engineer: Project Lead for Industrial Upgrades

Hitachi, Ltd.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, IN, seeks a Facilities Engineer to lead design, installation, operation, maintenance, and modernization of facilities and equipment. The role reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams on capital projects and energy management.

Responsibilities include directing construction and manufacturing projects, due diligence for M&A, creating technical specs, AutoCAD layouts, and proactive risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree.
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD required.
• Strong project management experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly support Hitachi Global Air Power, Global M&A activities, and the Hitachi Air Centers (HACs) under the management of the Facilities Engineering Manager.
• Plan, direct and supervise construction and manufacturing projects using project and cost planning and managing skills.
• Assist in due diligence activities, site start-up activities, lease reviews, and asset reviews for M&A activities.
• Develop and write technical specifications, designs, and plans for capital projects.
• Develop layouts for existing and future project/processes/designs in AutoCAD.
• Participate, lead, and utilize root cause analysis on a regular basis.
• Manage all aspects of several concurrent projects and prioritize tasks.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet program targets for cost, quality, and performance.
• Develop and communicate scope, tasks, resources, costs and timelines for projects
• Prepare project status reports, identify any risks to plan, prepare, and execute mitigation plans.

Skills

Strong leadership

Strong communication

Strong analytical skills

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hitachi Global Air Power in Michigan City, IN, seeks a Facilities Engineer to lead design, installation, operation, maintenance, and modernization of facilities and equipment. The role reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager and collaborates with cross-functional teams on capital projects and energy management.

Responsibilities include directing construction and manufacturing projects, due diligence for M&A, creating technical specs, AutoCAD layouts, and proactive risk mitigation.