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Digital R&D Engineer – Monitoring & Communications

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0120962

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team developing the next generation of digital monitoring and communications technologies for medium‑ and high‑voltage power equipment. In this role, you will contribute to solutions that improve grid reliability, advance industrial connectivity, and enable smarter, data‑driven transformer monitoring. You’ll work with cutting‑edge communication interfaces, SCADA‑integrated systems, advanced data acquisition tools, and modern industrial operating environments. Whether you bring hands‑on technical experience or are eager to grow into these areas, you will be supported with training, mentorship, and opportunities to innovate in a dynamic R&D setting. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Support research, development, and testing of digital monitoring and communication technologies.
  • Assist in designing, configuring, and validating SCADA‑integrated monitoring systems.
  • Work with industrial network protocols and OT communication interfaces.
  • Contribute to software development activities using C and C#.
  • Participate in device commissioning and system validation workflows.
  • Support remote monitoring solutions using cellular communication technologies.
  • Work within Linux‑based operating environments for industrial applications.
  • Document architectures, configurations, and validation results with clarity.

Your background

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Exposure to digital systems, industrial communication, or software development.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly in an R&D environment.
  • Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Interest in monitoring systems for medium‑ and high‑voltage equipment.

More about us

  • At Hitachi Energy, you will help shape technologies that make energy systems safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
  • You’ll join a global organization that values learning, innovation, and inclusive teamwork.
  • We provide opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and long‑term career advancement across multiple technical domains.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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