Senior Mechanical Engineer – Data Center

Hitachi

. Lead the mechanical design and optimization of transformers built for high‑power‑density data center environments .

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeRemote - North Carolina • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global career pathways
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous learning opportunities
Commitment to advancing a sustainable energy future

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designthermal performance analysisstress analysispressure drop evaluationserviceability evaluationcooling technologiesmodularitystandardizationtransformer mechanical systems3D CAD

Soft Skills

collaborationpresentation skillsissue resolutioninnovationcustomer engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering