Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Are you passionate about transforming ideas into innovative products that make a real-world impact? Hitachi Energy is looking for a skilled Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join a collaborative team focused on developing advanced technologies and high-performance solutions. In this role, you will lead mechanical design initiatives from concept through production, helping bring innovative products to life while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.

You'll work alongside talented engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain professionals in a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to influence product development, solve complex engineering challenges, and contribute to meaningful innovations that support customers worldwide. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Lead the design and development of mechanical products, subsystems, and components from concept through production.
• Translate technical requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective mechanical solutions.
• Develop 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings using advanced CAD tools.
• Perform engineering analyses including stress, vibration, thermal, and performance evaluations.
• Plan and execute product verification, validation, prototyping, and testing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including electrical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain experts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, performance, and development processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, specifications, reports, and manufacturing instructions.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proven expertise with 3D CAD design software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools, including FEA and/or CFD.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills within multidisciplinary teams.

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help build sustainable technologies that advance the world's energy future while working alongside industry-leading experts.
• We invest in our people through ongoing learning opportunities, career development programs, and global collaboration.
• Join an inclusive culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and the unique perspectives each team member brings.

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.

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 Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.