Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Mechanical Product Design Engineer to lead mechanical design initiatives from concept through production. You will develop robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions while collaborating with electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

You will create 3D models and drawings using SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo, and perform analyses (FEA/CFD) to validate designs under various conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical product design and development experience.
• Proficient with 3D CAD: SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Experience with FEA/CFD-based analyses.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials selection.
• Excellent communication and project management within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical products from concept to production.
• Translate requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions.
• Create 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings with CAD tools.
• Perform stress, vibration, thermal, and performance analyses.
• Plan verification, prototyping, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and development processes.
• Produce and maintain specifications, reports, and manufacturing instructions.

Skills

5+ years experience

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

FEA

CFD

Design for manufacturability

Materials selection

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

FEA tools

CFD tools

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about transforming ideas into innovative products that make a real-world impact? Hitachi Energy is looking for a skilled Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on developing advanced technologies and high-performance solutions. In this role, you will lead mechanical design initiatives from concept through production, helping bring innovative products to life while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

You'll work alongside talented engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals in a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product development, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to meaningful innovations that support customers worldwide. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the design and development of mechanical products, subsystems, and components from concept through production.
• Translate technical requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using advanced CAD tools.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress, vibration, thermal, and performance evaluations.
• Plan and execute product verification, validation, prototyping, and testing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain experts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, performance, and development processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, reports, and manufacturing instructions.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proven expertise with 3D CAD design software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools, including FEA and/or CFD.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills within multidisciplinary teams.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help build sustainable technologies that advance the world's energy future while working alongside industry-leading experts.
• We invest in our people through ongoing learning opportunities, career development programs, and global collaboration.
• Join an inclusive culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and the unique perspectives each team member brings.

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.