Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Roxboro, NC
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Bring your creativity and technical expertise to Hitachi Energy and help design the next generation of power transformer solutions. As a Lead Design Engineer, you will take ownership of complex engineering projects, transforming customer requirements into innovative, high-quality designs that make a real-world impact.
This role offers a unique blend of technical leadership, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will guide projects from concept through execution-balancing performance, cost, and timelines-while working closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams. Your ability to lead design validation, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement will play a critical role in delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. You will have the opportunity to mentor emerging talent, influence engineering processes, and contribute to industry-leading advancements-all while helping shape a more sustainable energy future.
How you'll make an impact- Lead the design and development of complex transformer engineering projects.
- Translate customer requirements into innovative, practical design solutions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure feasibility.
- Manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and goals.
- Drive risk identification and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Build strong customer relationships and incorporate feedback into design improvements.
- Promote standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your background- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in power transformer design engineering.
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering design projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working cross-functionally in collaborative environments.
- Commitment to continuous learning and applying innovative engineering approaches.
More about us- Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition through innovation.
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values safety and integrity.
- Grow your career with access to mentorship, development programs, and global opportunities.
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About the Company
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Competitive salary and incentives
Well-being and care
Paid and unpaid leave
Flexible work options
Benefits that support your financial security
- Role:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Job Type:
- Senior Level | Science and Engineering
Company profile
Hitachi Energy
hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2018
- Funding Stage
- Subsidiary
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