About this Electrical Maintenance Engineer role at Hitachi
Location:
South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0140990Date Posted:
2026-08-06Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Production & Skilled TradesJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
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
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.
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