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The CAD Automation Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing automated CAD workflows, ensuring design accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

How you’ll make an impact:

• As member of a engineering platform team, responsible for creation of automated design solutions.

• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to optimize CAD design processes.

• Collaborate with product owners, designers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and identify opportunities for automation.

• Analyse existing workflows and identify areas for improvement to enhance productivity and efficiency.

• Conduct testing and validation of automated solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Troubleshoot issues with automation script and tools and implement solutions to ensure smooth operation.

• Collaborate with software developers to integrate CAD automation tools with other engineering software and systems.

• Collaborate with product owners and various stakeholders to create product sales & engineering configurators.

• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.

• Take ownership of CAD modelling and detailing tasks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to project specifications.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 3-6 years of experience. At least 3 years or more of relevant work experience in Transformer or similar industries.

• Exposure to use of 3D CAD modelling tool Creo Parametric. CAD automation, Pro-program skills. Basic programming skills.

• Product Configuration knowledge. Hands on experience in PLM (Windchill).

• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and CAD software functionality.

• Knowledge of relevant international standards (ISO, ANSI, ASME). Strong analytical skills, experience in data analysis and management.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with business, product owners, developers, and end users from different areas and different regions/cultures.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Tasks and time self-management. Demonstrated ability to learn Engineering Design tools.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional 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.