Mechanical Design Engineer — Transformer & Energy Hardware

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

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.