Mechanical Design Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and

Retirement Savings – 401(k) with match

Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paidH

Professional Growth – Tuition reimbur.

Family Support – Parental leave, etc.

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Design Engineering Specialist in South Boston, Virginia. The role focuses on transforming customer requirements into high-quality, practical designs for complex engineering projects from concept through execution.

You will work with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project management teams to ensure design feasibility, safety compliance, and project success, while driving continuous improvement and delivering robust technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; 2–5 years of experience in design engineering; strong understanding of design principles and problem-solving; excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative engineering designs and technical solutions based on customer and project requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project teams to ensure design feasibility and execution.
• Validate designs and ensure compliance with safety regulations, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Support project planning activities to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identify project risks and contribute to mitigation and improvement plans.
• Build strong customer relationships and gather feedback to enhance products and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including calculations, reports, specifications, and design records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0138062 Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Are you ready to shape innovative engineering solutions that make a real-world impact? As a Design Engineering Specialist, you'll play a key role in transforming customer requirements into high-quality, practical designs that support complex engineering projects from concept through execution. Working alongside cross-functional teams across manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project management, you'll help deliver solutions that meet customer expectations, project goals, and industry standards. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating across functions, and driving continuous improvement. You'll influence product development, support strategic customer engagements, contribute to risk management initiatives, and identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, and efficiency. At Hitachi Energy, you'll be empowered to bring fresh ideas, expand your technical expertise, and help build sustainable energy solutions for the future. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop innovative engineering designs and technical solutions based on customer and project requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, quality, and project teams to ensure design feasibility and successful execution.
• Validate designs and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Support project planning activities to help deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and contribute to effective mitigation and improvement plans.
• Build strong customer relationships and gather feedback to enhance products, processes, and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including calculations, reports, specifications, and design records.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in design engineering with demonstrated success delivering engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, validation methods, and technical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and staying current with emerging engineering technologies and methodologies.

More About Us

Join a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Grow your career through world-class training, mentorship, leadership development programs, and international career opportunities.

Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, encourages new ideas, and empowers individuals to make a difference.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits
• Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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