Global Component Engineering Specialist- Bushings & Tap Changers

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🔌 The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we’re driving the transformation of the power grid with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions. We’re looking for a passionate Global Component Engineering Specialist- Bushings & Tap Changers to join our global team and lead the charge in standardizing transformer components and materials. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to influence the backbone of the energy infrastructure that powers homes, industries, and communities worldwide.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to unify specifications, elevate supplier capabilities, and ensure the highest standards in component performance. You’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working with global experts and contributing to projects that span continents. Whether you're refining material specs or guiding sourcing decisions, your work will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of the grid.

If you're driven by technical excellence, thrive in cross-functional environments, and want to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector, this is your opportunity to grow, lead, and energize your career.

⚡ How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain standardized component specifications across global projects
• Collaborate with engineering teams to unify material requirements and ensure compliance
• Partner with supply chain teams to define and drive material standardization
• Support sourcing teams with technical expertise during supplier assessments
• Lead technical negotiations with suppliers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
• Provide expert guidance on component engineering and emerging technologies
• Document specifications and generate performance reports
• Train teams on standards and advancements in component technologies
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

🎓 Your Background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of industry
  experience with Transformer Components and Accessories. Bushings and Tap Changers experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with transformer components and accessories
• Strong background in supplier technology development within the transformer industry
• Advanced knowledge of component engineering and material specifications
• Familiarity with SAP S/4Hana and Windchill preferred
• Proven experience with part qualification processes and quality standards
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

🌍 More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical, dental, vision, etc.
• Financial Wellbeing: employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
• Family Care: legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: enhanced leave programs (FMLA, military service leave, maternal, paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: employee resource groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

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