R&D Mechanical Engineer

R D Mechanical Engineer R D Mechanical Engineer

Location:

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Job ID:

R0123349

Date Posted:

May 18, 2026

Sector:

Energy

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No (Hitachi Employees) HiNext Access Required

Job Description:

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