Mechanical Design Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to shape transformer technology through innovative design, engineering excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. You will turn customer specs into high-quality 2D/3D designs to support essential energy infrastructure and contribute to continuous improvement to enhance performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include creating drawings, BOMs, and documentation, leading design reviews, and

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

2+ years engineering experience

2D/3D modeling tools

Industrial/engineering standards

Pad-mounted transformer design (pref)

IEEE/CSA standards (pref)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

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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