Mechanical Design Engineer – Transformer Solutions

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

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