Remote Field Service Control Systems Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid leave and flexible work options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a field-service oriented engineer to install, commission, and service advanced power grid technologies in North America.

You will work with HMI, MicroSCADA, and PLC-based control systems to ensure reliable operation and quick fault resolution. You will engage across projects, collaborating with service teams, customers, and suppliers to meet performance targets, while traveling up to 60% to support installations and commissioning in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with specialization in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Automatic Control Theory, Software Engineering, or similar.
• Experience with computer-based control systems in power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of substation products, equipment, and engineering practices.
• Familiarity with electrical standards/regulations (ANSI, CSA, IEC, etc.).
• Ability to work autonomously in time-critical service environments.
• Travel up to 60% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, service, and maintenance of power system control platforms including HMI, MicroSCADA, and PLC-based solutions.
• Perform fault tracing, correction, implementation, and verification of control system components.
• Serve as primary field and phone support for service teams and customers on control system matters.
• Assist with control system design, implementation, and testing activities across projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, project managers, suppliers, and customers to meet service requirements.
• Deliver control system training to internal teams and customers.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on service and control system effectiveness.
• Support tendering activities with control system insights.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Computer-based control systems

Electrical standards & regulations

Substation equipment knowledge

Autonomy under time‑critical pressure

Travel readiness (60%+)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power/Controls or related field

Tools

HMI/MicroSCADA

PLC-based control systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a field-service oriented engineer to install, commission, and service advanced power grid technologies in North America.

You will work with HMI, MicroSCADA, and PLC-based control systems to ensure reliable operation and quick fault resolution. You will engage across projects, collaborating with service teams, customers, and suppliers to meet performance targets, while traveling up to 60% to support installations and commissioning in diverse environments.