What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Mechanical Engineer position at Hitachi?
Location:
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0123349Date Posted:
2026-05-18Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Are you ready to shape the future of energy with purpose? Hitachi Energy is looking for a creative and detailoriented Mechanical R&D Professional to join the LiquidFilled Distribution Transformers team. This is an opportunity to contribute to nextgeneration transformer technologies-enhancing reliability, sustainability, manufacturability, and cost performance.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
In this role, innovation meets impact. You will collaborate with a global R&D network to transform forwardthinking concepts into robust, productionready solutions. Working crossfunctionally, you will help drive technology development and industrialization while ensuring designs meet performance, quality, and compliance standards for diverse global markets.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone energized by applied research, mechanical design excellence, and turning ideas into realworld solutions that support a more sustainable energy future.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Contribute to mechanical design concepts for R&D transformer projects
- Support development aligned with performance, cost, and quality goals
- Coordinate prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing
- Perform and validate mechanical calculations and simulations
- Define and execute design verification tests
- Document progress, standards, and technical learnings
- Collaborate with global teams to optimize design solutions
- Provide technical support across development and industrialization phases
Your Background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 2 years of experience in mechanical design or engineering environments
- Knowledge of materials, structures, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA
- Understanding of design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis
- Strong analytical mindset and collaborative communication skills
More About Us
- Work at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration
- Access continuous learning and diverse career growth opportunities
- Be part of an inclusive environment where ideas and development are valued
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