Lead Design Engineer, Power Transformers

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Virginia seeks a Lead Design Engineer to own transformer engineering projects from concept through execution, balancing performance, cost, and timelines. You will mentor engineers and collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include leading complex transformer designs, translating customer requirements into practical solutions, managing multiple projects, mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in power transformer design engineering.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering design projects.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex transformer engineering projects.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, innovative design solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure feasibility.
• Manage multiple projects with alignment to timelines and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure project success.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and incorporate feedback.
• Promote standardization, best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power transformer design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Virginia seeks a Lead Design Engineer to own transformer engineering projects from concept through execution, balancing performance, cost, and timelines. You will mentor engineers and collaborate across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include leading complex transformer designs, translating customer requirements into practical solutions, managing multiple projects, mitigating risks, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring