Regional Machine Safety Engineer
Location: Remote - North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0133087 Date Posted: 2026-06-08 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Legal, Compliance & Audit Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job 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.