Senior Mechanical Engineer - Data Center

Hitachi Energy

NC (Remote)

#JID3-187419

Position summary

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If you're driven by the challenge of pushing mechanical design boundaries and want to influence a fast-growing, technology-critical industry, this is your chance to make a measurable impact on a global scale.
How You'll Make an Impact

  • Lead the mechanical design and optimization of transformers built for high-power-density data center environments.
  • Develop cooling concepts and validate thermal performance for forced-air, oil-natural, oil-forced, and hybrid systems.
  • Perform mechanical and thermal analyses, including stress, pressure drop, and serviceability evaluations.
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams to integrate mechanical systems into complete transformer and substation solutions.
  • Participate in customer design reviews and present mechanical concepts and trade-offs.
  • Support issue resolution throughout design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and operation.
  • Drive standardization, modularity, and innovation in mechanical design, materials, and cooling technologies.
  • Contribute to tender reviews, vendor evaluations, and project execution.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, ideally with power transformers or data center applications.
  • Expertise in transformer mechanical systems such as tanks, radiators, piping, and thermal/cooling components.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., CREO or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of IEEE/IEC transformer standards and customer-driven requirements.
  • Experience working within global, cross-functional engineering environments.

More About Us

  • Hitachi Energy offers global career pathways, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

  • We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future with innovative technologies that support society's growing digital needs.

  • You'll join a culture grounded in inclusion, flexibility, and teamwork-where every individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute.

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