Hitachi

R&D Mechanical Engineer

Hitachi  •  Jefferson City, MO (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Location:

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Job ID:

R0123349

Date Posted:

2026-05-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Are you ready to shape the future of energy with purpose? Hitachi Energy is looking for a creative and detail‑oriented Mechanical R&D Professional to join the Liquid‑Filled Distribution Transformers team. This is an opportunity to contribute to next‑generation transformer technologies—enhancing reliability, sustainability, manufacturability, and cost performance.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

In this role, innovation meets impact. You will collaborate with a global R&D network to transform forward‑thinking concepts into robust, production‑ready solutions. Working cross‑functionally, you will help drive technology development and industrialization while ensuring designs meet performance, quality, and compliance standards for diverse global markets.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone energized by applied research, mechanical design excellence, and turning ideas into real‑world solutions that support a more sustainable energy future.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Contribute to mechanical design concepts for R&D transformer projects
  • Support development aligned with performance, cost, and quality goals
  • Coordinate prototype manufacturing, assembly, and testing
  • Perform and validate mechanical calculations and simulations
  • Define and execute design verification tests
  • Document progress, standards, and technical learnings
  • Collaborate with global teams to optimize design solutions
  • Provide technical support across development and industrialization phases

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in mechanical design or engineering environments
  • Knowledge of materials, structures, and manufacturing processes
  • Experience with CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, or CATIA
  • Understanding of design for manufacturability and tolerance analysis
  • Strong analytical mindset and collaborative communication skills

More About Us

  • Work at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration
  • Access continuous learning and diverse career growth opportunities
  • Be part of an inclusive environment where ideas and development are valued

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About Hitachi

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
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