Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role focuses on supporting the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of High Voltage equipment across the Western United States. The engineer will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and develop service reports while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Candidates are expected to have a technical certificate and relevant experience in High Voltage substations. The role offers opportunities to work on innovative technologies and access to career development programs.

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization in the US to work for Hitachi Energy.
• Experience in High Voltage substations and equipment field assignments is preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively and coordinate field activities.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, commissioning, and maintenance of High Voltage equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operating problems.
• Maintain detailed service records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

High Voltage equipment knowledge

Electrical testing

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Technical certificate in electrical or mechanical field

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Standard computer applications

Job description

## Field Service Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)Applyremote type: Virtuallocations: Hillsboro, Oregon, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0121341**Location:**Hillsboro, Oregon, United States**Job ID:**R0121341**Date Posted:**2026-06-08**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**Yes**Job Description:****The Opportunity**You will support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for High Voltage equipment used in substations, utilities, and industrial power facilities across the Western United States. This is a hands-on, field-based role working directly at customer sites in live operating environments, with a primary focus on High Voltage equipment within transmission and substation applications. You will perform technical field assignments involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of High Voltage equipment, applying sound technical judgment to address routine and complex service challenges. Your work contributes directly to safe operation, system reliability, and effective execution of field service activities supporting customer infrastructure throughout the Western United States.**This role is based in Hillsboro, Oregon.****How You’ll Make an Impact*** Perform technical field service operations involving installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and repair of High Voltage equipment* Execute or supervise installation and commissioning of High Voltage substation equipment* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on High Voltage equipment* Troubleshoot equipment and resolve operating problems using field investigation and testing* Perform and document electrical field tests including gas analysis and diagnostic testing* Conduct inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements* Develop recommendations and prepare written service reports and documentation* Maintain detailed service records, logs, and test results* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines**Your Background*** Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.* Technical certificate in an electrical or mechanical related field, with a bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferable* Experience in High Voltage substations and equipment field assignments supervising erection and testing, or comparable experience with similar equipment* Background working with High Voltage equipment, field testing, commissioning activities, and electrical drawings and schematics* Knowledge of operating electrical test equipment and use of standard computer applications* Able to communicate effectively and coordinate field activities with crews and customers**More About Us**Working in Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Service organization provides hands-on exposure to critical power infrastructure projects across the Western United States.* Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy* A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the US power industry* Access to learning platforms and career development programs* Attractive health and retirement benefits* Paid leave and flexible work arrangements***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***