Sr Design Engineer

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Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our innovative team at Hitachi Ltd. This role involves leading the design and development of complex engineering solutions ensuring they meet rigorous performance quality and cost targets. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving product innovation and technical excellence.

Job Responsibilities**

Specific Responsibilities: Structure Design and Primary Engineering

* Lead the full lifecycle of design engineering projects from concept generation and detailed design to prototyping testing and production support.
* Develop and refine detailed engineering specifications drawings and documentation using CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD CATIA).
* Conduct complex engineering analyses including FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) to validate designs and optimize performance.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D manufacturing quality assurance and project management to ensure seamless project execution.
* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Identify and evaluate new technologies materials and manufacturing processes to enhance product capabilities and efficiency.
* Perform root cause analysis for design-related issues and implement effective corrective actions.
* Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards regulations and company quality procedures.
* Present design concepts progress and results to stakeholders and management.

Job Qualifications**

* Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in design engineering preferably within a relevant industry (e.g. automotive industrial electronics power systems).
* Demonstrated expertise in CAD software (SolidWorks AutoCAD CATIA or similar) and PDM/PLM systems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to conduct complex engineering analyses.
* Proficiency in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
* Excellent communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
* Experience with project leadership or mentoring junior engineers is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history reviews (where legally permissible) sanctions screening or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Candidates will be notified and where required asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.