Application Engineer - Components

Role

Are you ready to power the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a passionate and innovative

Applications Engineer

to join our

Transformer Components

team in

Alamo, TN

. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and drive solutions that make a real impact. Engaging directly with customers, via calls or on-site visits, to deliver tailored technical presentations, prepare informational materials, and provide comprehensive support aimed at identifying and implementing effective business solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of

On-Load Tap Changers (OLTCs)

and

Bushings

are considered complex and critical components:

- OLTCs: Regulate transformer output voltage under load by switching taps without interrupting service. They involve intricate mechanical and electrical systems and are essential for maintaining voltage stability.

- Bushings: Provide insulated pathways for electrical conductors to pass through grounded transformer enclosures. Designed to withstand high electrical stress and environmental conditions, they are vital for safe and efficient transformer operation.

Location: Remote ( Alamo, TN site location)

Travel: 30%-50% How You’ll Make An Impact

- Collaborate with product management and business development to define application strategies

- Support sales teams with technical expertise and training

- Provide consulting services to production operations

- Develop and promote effective equipment and methods for transformer components

- Lead complex engineering assignments using advanced techniques

- Innovate to improve customer satisfaction and product acceptance

- Coordinate testing, manufacturing, and installation processes

- Serve as a technical liaison for internal and external stakeholders

Core Responsibilities

- Technical Solution Development: Designing and proposing custom solutions based on customer specifications, often involving automation systems, energy products, or IT infrastructure.

- Customer Interaction: Collaborating with clients to understand their needs, present solutions, and provide technical support.

- Sales & Marketing Support: Assisting sales teams with technical documentation, product demonstrations, and go-to-market strategies.

- Documentation & Analysis: Creating white papers, technical comparisons, and risk assessments to support proposals and product development.

- Project Coordination: Managing quote packages, delivery schedules, and internal reviews to ensure alignment with customer expectations.

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

- Minimum 5 years of experience in transformer components or related engineering field

- Strong understanding of design, manufacturing, and testing processes

- Proven ability to manage complex technical projects

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Experience with customer-facing technical support is a plus

More About Us

- At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

- We offer global career development, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation.

- Join a diverse team where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.