Mechanical Design Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to transform customer specifications into high-quality transformer-related designs. You will use AutoCAD/Creo to develop 2D/3D models, create BOMs, and support cross-functional teams across engineering and development.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, with mentoring responsibilities for junior engineers and opportunities to contribute to energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar 2D/3D modeling tools.
• Experience working with industrial or engineering standards.
• Knowledge of pad-mounted transformer design (preferred).
• Familiarity with IEEE and CSA standards for distribution transformers (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering design activities.
• Create and modify drawings, Bills of Materials, and technical documentation.
• Lead and participate in design and customer specification reviews.
• Provide timely mechanical engineering support across teams.
• Support customer inquiries with clear, technically sound responses.
• Contribute to vendor qualification, new component development, and testing.
• Conduct analysis, design, and development work using 2D/3D tools for transformer products.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineering colleagues.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Mentoring

Industrial standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

2D/3D modeling tools

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join a team where your ideas power real-world impact. As a Mechanical Product Design Engineer with Hitachi Energy, you'll shape the future of distribution transformer technology through innovative design, engineering excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

In this role, you'll bring mechanical concepts to life-transforming customer specifications into high-quality designs that support essential energy infrastructure. You'll work with 2D and 3D design tools, solve meaningful technical challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy creative problem-solving, and want to build solutions that support a more sustainable energy future, this role offers room to grow, lead, and make a visible impact.

How you'll make an impact

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering design activities.
• Create and modify drawings, Bills of Materials, and technical documentation.
• Lead and participate in design and customer specification reviews.
• Provide timely mechanical engineering support across teams.
• Support customer inquiries with clear, technically sound responses.
• Contribute to vendor qualification, new component development, and testing.
• Conduct analysis, design, and development work using 2D/3D tools for transformer products.
• Mentor and guide early-career engineering colleagues.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar 2D/3D modeling tools.
• Experience working with industrial or engineering standards.
• Knowledge of pad-mounted transformer design (preferred).
• Familiarity with IEEE and CSA standards for distribution transformers (preferred).

More about us

• We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through cutting-edge technologies and global collaboration.
• You'll have opportunities for continuous learning, skills development, and career mobility across our worldwide organization.
• We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where every voice contributes to meaningful innovation.

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