Location:
Remote - North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0133087Date Posted:
2026-06-08Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & AuditJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
YesJob Description:
Are you driven to create safer workplaces and shape the future of industrial safety? Join Hitachi Energy as a Regional Machine Safety Engineer and become a trusted expert leading the development and execution of machine safety strategies across operations. In this role, you’ll combine technical knowledge with cross-functional collaboration to design safer systems, improve processes, and protect people.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and factory teams, you will take ownership of machine safety initiatives—from risk assessment to implementation of safeguarding solutions. Your expertise will influence key decisions in industrial projects, upgrades, and daily operations. This is an opportunity to play a visible role in driving a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
With meaningful projects, strong collaboration, and opportunities to expand your influence, this role is ideal for those who are passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and making a tangible impact. Travel across sites adds variety and the chance to connect with diverse teams while strengthening safety standards regionally.
How you'll make an impact
Lead machine risk assessments and mitigation strategies
Deliver training to build safety knowledge across teams
Implement safety standards across operations and projects
Investigate incidents and define corrective action plans
Support emergency response and containment activities
Drive continuous improvement of machine safety processes
Provide technical guidance for capital projects and upgrades
Develop preventive maintenance strategies for machinery
Your background
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in machine safety, risk assessment, or maintenance
Knowledge of ANSI and ISO machine safety standards
Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system diagrams
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
Certification (ANSI or TÜV) or willingness to obtain
More about us
Work in a purpose-driven organization focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation
Access continuous learning, certification support, and career growth opportunities
Be part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration and diverse perspectives
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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 the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in machine safety, risk assessment, or maintenance
- Knowledge of ANSI and ISO machine safety standards
- Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system diagrams
- Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
- Certification (ANSI or TÜV) or willingness to obtain
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
