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The opportunity

Step into a dynamic role where innovation meets impact. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will help power operational excellence by solving complex technical challenges and enhancing the performance of critical plant equipment. This is an opportunity to collaborate across engineering, production, HSE, and quality teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable operations. You will play a key role in shaping continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening a culture of safety and accountability, and ensuring equipment and systems consistently perform at their best. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, data-driven decision making, and making a visible difference on the production floor, this role offers an exciting environment to grow your skills and influence outcomes.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges
  • Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues
  • Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
  • Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements
  • Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives
  • Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations
Your background
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
  • Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools
  • Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts
More about us
  • Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and sustainable future
  • Access continuous learning, development programs, and career growth opportunities
  • Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork

Lieu South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Type d'emploi Full time
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Production & Skilled Trades
Contrat Regular
Date de publication 2026-05-28
Numéro de réference R0131664

À propos de Hitachi Energy

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

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