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Regional Machine Safety Engineer

Regional Machine Safety Engineer

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0144272

Date Posted:

Sep 10, 2026

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

(Hitachi Employees)

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About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we invest in continuous learning, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and advancing industrial safety excellence? Join Hitachi Energy as a Regional Machine Safety Engineer and play a vital role in shaping machine safety strategies across multiple operations. In this highly impactful position, you will combine technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to identify risks, implement innovative safeguarding solutions, and strengthen a culture of safety throughout the organization.

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

Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams, you will lead machine safety initiatives from assessment through implementation. Your contributions will directly influence equipment reliability, employee safety, operational performance, and continuous improvement efforts. From supporting capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhancing preventive maintenance programs and safety standards, you will serve as a trusted subject matter expert across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to expand your influence, work on meaningful projects, and help drive operational excellence in a global organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and safety.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead machine risk assessments and identify effective mitigation strategies.

Implement machine safeguarding solutions that improve safety and operational performance.

Provide technical guidance on machine safety standards, regulations, and best practices.

Support capital projects, equipment modifications, and facility upgrades from a safety perspective.

Investigate machine-related incidents and develop corrective and preventive actions.

Deliver training and awareness programs to strengthen machine safety knowledge across teams.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on risk reduction and process enhancement.

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop preventive maintenance and safety reliability strategies.

Your Background

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine safety, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or risk assessment.

Working knowledge of ANSI, ISO, and other applicable machine safety standards.

Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical system drawings and schematics.

Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

ANSI, TÜV, or other machine safety certifications are preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we invest in continuous learning, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Join a global team committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

Be part of an inclusive and collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees to make a meaningful impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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 the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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.