Location:

Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Job ID:

R0108124

Date Posted:

2025-10-02

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job title:

R&D Engineering Technician

Reports to:

R&D Engineering Manager

Summary of the position:

The R&D Engineering Technician is an essential part of R&D team and the continued success of all Sullair products. This role, located in Michigan City, IN is responsible for prototype builds and validation testing of new products, current product improvements, and other product related projects. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and meet project/program timelines. To be effective, the ideal candidate must be a self-driven strong communicator with a strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and proficient reading wiring diagrams & piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Set up compressor packages for testing as instructed, conduct tests using appropriate meters and test equipment.

• Record test data accurately, document test setups thoroughly, and enter test data into computer system(s).

• Utilize wiring diagrams, piping and instrumentation drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and written instructions to assemble, modify and/or fabricate machines and components.

• Communicate with Engineering on major development projects.

•  Provide input for new procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet or improve the requirements of the position.

• Troubleshoot and recommend solutions.

• Maintain and calibrate test instruments.

• Assist in identifying product design improvements to increase efficiency in production and utilization of material.

• Test finished product for quality purposes.

• Performs varied and complex tasks with minimal supervision.

• Rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish some assigned tasks and goals.

• Resolves most questions and problems, may serve as a resource on several topics, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

• May assist to orient, train, assign and check the work of other employees.

• Working environment includes working with electricity, rotating/moving parts, hot surfaces, chemicals, and pressurized systems. Occasional work outdoors is required.

• Some travel may be required.

• Non-scheduled overtime may be required depending on project needs.

• Additional work as assigned by the R&D Manager to help meet the needs of the department.

Education:

• AS or BS in Electrical Engineering Tech (EET) preferred or equivalent.

• Technical or skilled trade experience in related field (minimum 5-years).

• Minimum 10-years related experience.

• Knowledge of compressor systems is a plus.

Professional experience:

• Electrical/Mechanical aptitude, familiarity with electric motors, variable speed drives, electrical equipment, electronic instruments, and hydraulics.

• Ability to electrically connect compressor packages that vary in size from 5 to 600+HP, single or three phase, 50/60 Hz, and include a range of voltages from low to medium voltage(4160v).

• Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls.

• Ability to understand wiring diagrams and system flow diagrams.

• Experience with rotating equipment, engine and/or electrical driven machinery, compressors, and related pneumatic/gas equipment.

• Familiarity with data-acquisition systems and related software.

• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Microsoft Office application skills, and programming background is a plus.

Key behaviors:

• Highly motivated, hands-on individual with proven troubleshooting skills related to electrical and mechanical systems.

• Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, and work with a sense of urgency.

• Exhibit flexibility in dealing with design changes, work scope, or revised instructions.

• Candidate must be a self-starter, results-oriented, and require minimal supervision.

• Solid interpersonal communication and works collaboratively with others.

Direct reports:

• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi’s Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.