Mechanical Design Engineer - Energy Transformer Innovator

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to shape transformer technology through innovative design and cross-functional collaboration.

You'll convert customer specs into high-quality designs using 2D/3D tools, develop drawings, BOMs, and technical docs, and support across teams. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and familiarity with IEEE/CSA standards; we offer growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar tools.
• Experience with industrial/engineering standards.
• Knowledge of pad-mounted transformer design (preferred).
• IEEE/CSA standards familiarity (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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to shape transformer technology through innovative design and cross-functional collaboration.

You'll convert customer specs into high-quality designs using 2D/3D tools, develop drawings, BOMs, and technical docs, and support across teams. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and familiarity with IEEE/CSA standards; we offer growth and impact.