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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Packaging Engineer to support multiple transformer factories in the North America region. This position can be home-based (remote) and will require up to 25% travel. This role is responsible for identifying and managing projects related to packaging optimization for incoming and outgoing products, as well as developing processes and documentation related to packaging requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, performance testing, and specification development
• Coordinate with Hub Supplier Quality and Development Engineers to troubleshoot new and existing packaging problems involving designs, materials and processes and provide creative, timely, and cost-effective solutions
• Evaluate engineering drawings and specifications of product to determine physical characteristics of item, special handling, environmental and safety requirements, and types of materials required for packaging
• Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews with, coordinating with Hub Supplier Quality and Development team
• Work closely with global suppliers, engineering, product management, operations, and sourcing.
• Participate in product introduction teams, to deliver new products to market.
• Work closely with Engineering to optimize packaging supply base for cost, lead time, quality, regionalization, standardization, supply assurance, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 8 or more years of relevant experience
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
• Packaging or mechanical engineering degree, along with experience with managing packaging related projects and process development preferred
• Experience with executing and delivering cost out projects and savings a plus
• Yellow or Green Belt with exposure to lean manufacturing concepts a plus
• Experience working in projects using APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology a plus

More about us

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’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. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected 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 Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1

Publication date

2022-01-25

Reference Number

US52502102_E4