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Hitachi Energy

Mechanical Design Engineer

Jefferson City, MO

We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical Design Engineer at Hitachi Energy, Transformers business in Jefferson City, MO. This is an opportunity to work with engineering challenges related to specialty transformers. This role includes hands-on participation in different engineering tasks as well as communication with different stakeholders.

There is more than one way to approach this role. You can be a strong professional with several years of relevant experience or a early career professional with willingness and courage to test your limits in learning new things and taking on the challenges that are part of our daily work. Depending on your background, we will provide training and support to help you grow and develop into this role

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At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

What we bring to you

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Off-Shift Premium Pay
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
  • Professional growth and development programs including $10,000 tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting

Your responsibilities

  • Plan, conduct and coordinate various engineering development activities.
  • Prepare reports and related documents in accordance with internal and external requirements.


  • Lead and participate in customer specification reviews and design reviews to ensure proposed design meets the industry standards, customer specifications and related standards. Recommend revisions when appropriate.
  • Provide timely mechanical engineering support to Engineering department as well as to other departments required for day-to-day operation.
  • Support in responding to customer inquiries
  • Provide technical support in development and qualification of new vendor and parts
  • Support in root cause analysis & corrective actions activities.
  • Perform various engineering tasks involving such functions as analysis, design, development and test, while working from instructions, drawings, proposals, specifications, and other pertinent information.
  • Consult with other engineering groups to ensure that specified engineering criteria are suitable for the proposed application, and recommend revisions, as appropriate.
  • Design production transformers for 3PH pad and Unit Substations including the generation of documentation for Customers using 2D and 3D based software, this might represent up to 80% of the workload.

Your Background

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in mechanical engineering field.
  • CAD, and Creo or SolidWorks experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanical Design experience in transformers
  • Working knowledge in transformer industry standards or similar (IEEE, CSA, IEC)

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Client-provided location(s): Jefferson City, MO, USA
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-72119
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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