Production Engineer

Hitachi Vantara; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara seeks an experienced engineer to provide hands-on production support, integrating mechanical and software solutions in a manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot in real time, prototype, and deploy practical solutions to improve quality, performance, and reliability.

Expect to engage with equipment, implement scalable designs, and drive continuous improvement. You will develop automation, sensing, data acquisition, and control software in Python, integrate OT middleware, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support in a manufacturing environment and develop automation, sensing, data acquisition, and control software using Python.
• Integrate systems with OT middleware (Ignition) and workflow tools such as Node-RED.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot machine vision systems using YOLO, OpenCV, and off-the-shelf inspection cameras.
• Work with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and navigation technologies, including LiDAR and AprilTags.
• Use CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design reviews, prototyping, packaging, and DFM.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in development and production environments.
• Document architecture, interfaces, test procedures, and operating standards for scalability and maintainability.
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance, robustness, and deployment readiness.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for automation and production issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Python

OpenCV

YOLO

SolidWorks

Node-RED

Ignition

LiDAR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

OpenCV

Ignition

Node-RED

Job description

Location: Norman, United States of America
Function: (DEAI HV) Supply Chain
Requisition ID: R0135461

Our Company

We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers—from banks to theme parks—can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate — and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team—and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

The Role

Responsible for hands‑on production support and the integration of mechanical and software solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting systems in real time, building and refining prototypes, and deploying practical solutions to improve quality, performance, and reliability. The position emphasizes direct engagement with equipment and processes, driving continuous improvement through root‑cause analysis, rapid iteration, and scalable design. Success requires strong technical versatility, a hands‑on approach to problem solving, and the ability to translate concepts into robust, production‑ready systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide hands‑on engineering support in a manufacturing environment and develop automation, sensing, data acquisition, and control software using Python.
• Integrate systems with OT middleware (e.g., Ignition) and workflow tools such as Node‑RED.
• Design, develop, and troubleshoot machine vision systems using YOLO, OpenCV, and off‑the‑shelf inspection cameras.
• Work with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and navigation technologies, including LiDAR and AprilTags.
• Use CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for design reviews, prototyping, packaging, and DFM.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in development and production environments.
• Document architecture, interfaces, test procedures, and operating standards for scalability and maintainability.
• Drive continuous improvement in system performance, robustness, and deployment readiness.
• Lead root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions for automation and production issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Strong Python programming skills, including experience with computer vision using OpenCV or similar libraries.
• Experience developing integrated software and mechanical solutions.
• Familiarity with automation technologies, including AMRs, LiDAR, AprilTags, and related sensing/navigation methods.
• Familiarity with integration tools such as Ignition, Node‑RED, or similar platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot and integrate across hardware, software, and mechanical systems.
• Display Commitment to Customer Satisfaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, for the duration of shift (eight (8) hours and possibly up to 12 hours), the employee is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, use tools, or operate controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to bend at the waist, twist, kneel, squat, stoop and get up and down. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

As required by the equal pay and transparency acts, the expected base salary for this position is: $70,000 to $90,000. Expected on‑target earnings: $81,000 to $105,000. The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara’s bonus/variable/commission pay programs, where applicable, and are subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, place of origin, ethnic origin, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, state, or local law.