Senior Facility Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. is seeking a Senior Facility Engineer in Mount Pleasant, PA. You will plan and execute maintenance programs to boost equipment availability, reliability, and productivity, review specs, and assess new designs for maintainability.

You’ll work closely with production to minimize downtime while supporting installations and commissioning of new equipment. You will independently manage projects, address complex challenges, and coach others, contributing to safer, more reliable

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of repair and maintenance engineering.
• Experience supporting maintenance, reliability, or engineering activities in manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical specs and evaluate equipment requirements.
• Proven ability to manage projects or processes and solve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering activities to improve availability, reliability, and productivity.
• Review mechanical and electrical specs to support effective maintenance strategies.
• Evaluate proposed equipment designs for reliability and maintainability.
• Partner with production teams to coordinate repairs and maintenance with schedules.
• Support safety inspections and maintain safe manufacturing operations.
• Install, test, and commission new equipment; lead projects independently.
• Coach and guide less-experienced professionals and review work as needed.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Project management

Collaboration

Engineering communication

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

.**Location:**Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America**Job ID:**R0144683**Date Posted:**2026-09-19**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**Join **Hitachi Energy** as a **Senior Facility Engineer** and help keep critical manufacturing operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently.In this role, you'll bring your engineering expertise to the planning, development, and implementation of maintenance programs that improve equipment availability and productivity. You'll work at the intersection of engineering, maintenance, and production, helping solve complex equipment challenges while identifying opportunities to strengthen reliability and long-term performance.You'll have the opportunity to review mechanical and electrical engineering specifications, evaluate new equipment designs from a maintainability and reliability perspective, and support the installation and commissioning of new equipment. Just as importantly, you'll collaborate closely with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment needs while minimizing disruption to operations.As a senior professional, you'll have the autonomy to manage projects and processes, tackle challenging technical problems, and share your expertise by coaching and supporting other professionals.If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving how equipment performs, and seeing the direct impact of your work in a manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to help shape safer, smarter, and more reliable operations.**How you'll make an impact*** Plan and coordinate maintenance engineering activities to improve equipment availability, reliability, and productivity.* Review mechanical and electrical engineering specifications to support effective maintenance strategies.* Evaluate proposed equipment designs for reliability, maintainability, and availability of replacement parts.* Partner with production teams to coordinate repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment requirements with production schedules.* Support statutory safety inspections and help maintain safe, dependable manufacturing operations.* Participate in the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment.* Independently manage assigned engineering projects and processes while addressing difficult or complex technical challenges.* Coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals, sharing technical knowledge and reviewing work as needed.**Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.****Your background*** Advanced knowledge of repair and maintenance engineering gained through relevant education and professional experience.* Education in **Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline** is preferred.* Experience supporting maintenance, reliability, or engineering activities within a manufacturing or industrial environment.* Ability to interpret and review mechanical and electrical engineering specifications and evaluate equipment requirements.* Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects or processes and solve difficult or complex technical problems.* Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, maintenance, production, and other operational teams.**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* At **Hitachi Energy**, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where your ideas, technical expertise, and contributions can make a meaningful impact.* Build your career through continuous learning, challenging assignments, and opportunities to expand your technical and professional capabilities.* Join a global team focused on innovation, collaboration, and creating a more sustainable energy future.**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.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals****with disabilities.****Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.****Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as**Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.