Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi

5 - 7 years

Virginia

Posted: 31/05/2026

Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0131664

Date Posted:

2026-05-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job 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

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About Company

Hitachi is a diversified multinational corporation that operates in sectors like IT, electronics, energy, and infrastructure. The company is known for its contributions to the development of social infrastructure, advanced computing technologies, and energy-efficient systems, with a strong focus on innovation.