Location:South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0140990Date Posted:2026-08-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div><h3>The opportunity</h3>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.<h3></h3><h3>How you'll make an impact</h3><ul><li>Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges</li><li>Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues</li><li>Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities</li><li>Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements</li><li>Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives</li><li>Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>Your background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field</li><li>2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools</li><li>Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>More about us</h3><ul><li>Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and sustainable future</li><li>Access continuous learning, development programs, and career growth opportunities</li><li>Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork</li></ul></div></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> 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 <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location:South Boston, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0140990Date Posted:2026-08-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div><div><h3>The opportunity</h3>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.<h3></h3><h3>How you'll make an impact</h3><ul><li>Diagnose and resolve equipment and process challenges</li><li>Lead troubleshooting of machine breakdowns and performance issues</li><li>Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities</li><li>Drive preventive maintenance and reliability improvements</li><li>Support safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance goals</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement and lean initiatives</li><li>Support maintenance systems, tools, and technology integrations</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>Your background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field</li><li>2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or process environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems</li><li>Experience with troubleshooting, data analysis, and problem solving</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools</li><li>Effective communication skills and flexibility to support varied shifts</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>More about us</h3><ul><li>Be part of a global leader driving the energy transition and sustainable future</li><li>Access continuous learning, development programs, and career growth opportunities</li><li>Collaborate in an inclusive environment that values innovation and teamwork</li></ul></div></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> 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 <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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