Transformers – Global Component Engineer-Accessories-Radiators & Fans

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we’re driving the transformation of the power grid—making it more reliable, sustainable, and intelligent. As a key player in our component materials engineering team, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working on complex challenges that impact global energy infrastructure. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s powering a sustainable future.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to unify material specifications, standardize components, and support sourcing strategies that enhance quality and efficiency. You’ll be a technical expert, a problem solver, and a strategic thinker—helping us deliver cutting-edge solutions across global projects. Whether you're an experienced engineer in the transformer industry or someone with adjacent skills in materials or component engineering, this opportunity offers exceptional growth, learning, and impact.

Join us and become part of a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking team that values your expertise and empowers you to thrive. Together, we’ll build a grid that’s ready for tomorrow.

- Develop and maintain standardized component specifications across global projects

- Collaborate with engineering teams to unify material standards and ensure compliance

- Partner with supply chain teams to define and drive material standardization

- Clarify global test methods for critical-to-quality parameters

- Provide technical support during supplier selection and product approval

- Negotiate technical requirements with suppliers for optimal quality and cost

- Stay current with advancements in component technologies and materials

- Prepare documentation and reports on component performance and standardization progress

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

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering

- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience with transformer components and accessories

- Strong background in supplier technology development

- Advanced knowledge of component engineering and material specifications

- Familiarity with SAP S/4Hana and Windchill preferred

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

- Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

- Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)

- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance

- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)

- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

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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.