Mechanical Engineer - Accessories

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The opportunity

Join our global R&D team and help shape standards for transformer accessories and reusable components.

You will manage technical specifications, engineering data and product standards used across multiple factories and engineering teams. Working with colleagues from engineering, manufacturing, procurement, master data and quality, you will help ensure consistency, data quality and efficient use of standard components and parts. You will contribute to standardization initiatives, support users in selecting the right parts, and help improve data quality within central PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)/PDM (Product Data Management) systems.

This role is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical knowledge with analytical thinking, documentation ownership, and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment. You will have a direct impact on engineering efficiency, product data quality and the successful adoption of global standards across the organization.

How you'll make an impact

• Create and maintain specifications for standard accessories, parts and components.
• Manage engineering standards in within a central PLM/PDM repository.
• Support engineers in selecting and implementing approved components according to required form-fit-function.
• Review and release technical documentation and product data.
• Analyze component data and technical parameters for proper mapping.
• Improve data quality and documentation consistency.
• Collaborate with factories, engineering, suppliers, supplier quality and cross-functional teams.
• Support parts' classification structures definition and product data governance processes.

Your background

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or similar.
• Experience in product engineering, design, R&D or technical documentation.
• Knowledge of technical specifications and engineering standards and norms.
• Experience with PLM/PDM tools is an advantage, e.g. Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP PLM, 3DX or equivalent . 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent English and ability to communicate effectively in an international environment.

More about us  

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Private medical care and life insurance​
• Access to fitness and wellness programs​
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​
• Company events and team‑building activities​
• Psychological support program​

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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.