Varennes, Quebec, Canada Job ID: R0143265 Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No : English to follow L'opportunité Joignez-vous à Hitachi Energy et jouez un rôle clé dans l'évolution technologique de nos transformateurs de puissance. À titre de spécialiste technique principal, vous agirez comme référence technique au sein de l'organisation et exercerez une influence importante sur l'orientation, l'innovation et l'amélioration continue de nos activités d'ingénierie des transformateurs. Vous collaborerez avec des équipes multidisciplinaires, des clients et des partenaires internes afin de résoudre des enjeux techniques complexes, d'optimiser les conceptions, de soutenir les initiatives stratégiques de réduction des coûts et d'assurer la compétitivité de nos produits sur le marché mondial.

Serve as the organization’s technical focal point and spokesperson on matters related to power transformers. Provide technical and business guidance to internal stakeholders, business units, and customers. Support internal and external customers by leading technical meetings, presenting analyses, and recommending next steps.

Negotiate technical requirements and concessions with customers when required. Conduct technical studies and analyses to optimize product designs and improve manufacturability. Lead and execute cost reduction initiatives within design and manufacturing processes to achieve material and labor savings.

Participate in engineering design reviews and recommend technical and operational improvements. Develop training materials and mentor engineers and production personnel. Support the introduction of new equipment, materials, and suppliers by identifying critical requirements for qualification and validation activities.

Lead test failure investigations and technical troubleshooting efforts in collaboration with engineering, quality, testing, and production teams. Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and implement sustainable technical solutions. Support manufacturing operations by providing guidance on deviations, design complexity, and technical clarifications.





Perform technical risk assessments and contribute to key engineering and business decisions. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada. ~ Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. ~Extensive expertise in the design, manufacturing, and performance of power transformers. ~ Robust problem‑solving, technical analysis, and risk assessment capabilities. ~ Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and influence decision‑making across multidisciplinary teams. ~ Excellent communication and presentation skills with both customers and internal stakeholders. ~ Ability to manage multiple complex technical priorities within a manufacturing environment. ~ Proficiency in French and advanced English required. In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to technologies that support the future of global power networks.

Participate in strategic, high‑impact projects with global visibility. Thrive in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Profiter d’avantages sociaux et d’un régime de retraite concurrentiels.

Enjoy competitive health, retirement, and wellness benefits. Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.

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🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
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