Location:

Greenfield, Indiana, United States of America

Job ID:

R0092979

Date Posted:

2025-05-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Position Summary

This position will participate in the development and application of various processes utilizing specialized equipment to efficiently accomplish such objectives as testing, benchmarking, production, modification, or repair of Astemo Intelligent Power Modules (IPM) and Inverter (INV) programs. The specific area of expertise will be for electrical / electronic function and testing (low and high voltage). Overall requirements of the position are to ensure that production equipment is properly validated and qualified, operates to equipment specifications and produces assemblies based on the product standards and customer requirements for mass production.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• Engineering skills including knowledge of control systems, robotics, electronics, electrical test systems, optical inspection, and computer programming
• Candidate must already have work authorization to work in the United States
• 4-year college degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience and education
• 3 years of related work experience with high-volume, precision assembly processes
• Ability to make quick, accurate, data driven decisions and utilize excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and people skills
• Computer literacy with both personal computers and manufacturing systems
• Willing to support the corporate culture with an absolute focus on ethics and fairness
• Well organized, meticulous, and able to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• 4-year university degree in electrical engineering or related field and 5 years related work experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Expert PLC programmer, Robots (Fanuc, Motoman, Yamaha, and Mitsubishi), Weber screwdriver, Nordson Spray System, Keyence Vision, LabVIEW, and Visual Basic programming
• Automotive industry work experience with emphasis in high power electronic or electronic devices
• Knowledge of EV components such as inverters, power modules, or control modules
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, and similar quality practices
• Experience in electronics manufacturing and principles including IPC regulations

Position Duties and Responsibilities / % Time Spent Performing Duties

• Develop and evaluate new IPM and INV product process and equipment: 40%
• Support development of technology, resource, and production requirements: 30%
• Support new business opportunity evaluation: 20%
• Support M/P equipment problems and develop solutions: 5%
• Other duties as assigned to support corporate objectives: 5%

Skills and Abilities

• Promote and embody Astemo’s code of conduct leading with integrity and ethics
• Commit to high standards and inspire those qualities in others
• Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments and organizations
• Make sound decisions, exercise good judgment, and be initiative-taking
• Coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Design, implement, maintain, or improve manufacturing testing instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
• Confirm equipment meets required specifications and is safe to use
• Write, maintain, and analyze process programs within multiple digital environments
• Setup testing trials/experiments for customer/internal needs including countermeasure activity
• Confirm that all product requirements are satisfied by online testing including daily validations
• Develop reports, graphics, and presentations by compiling data from various sources
• Write technical specifications for equipment procurement
• Monitor progress, comply with quality/schedule requirements, and maintain logs and records
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs
• Estimate labor, material, or construction costs for budget preparation purposes
• Research methodology and procedures to apply principles of testing and electrical theory to projects
• Provide excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with high accuracy
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Ensure all local, state, and federal laws and regulations are followed
• Analyze technology and assess potential applications
• Improve manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives
• Maintain knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment
• Coordinate and recommend cost savings and efficiency ideas
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work independently, and make effective decisions
• Must be flexible to adapt to changing requirements

Safety and Environmental Management:

• Adhere to all safety protocols and environmental regulations
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 environmental management standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities
• Guide and support other engineers, interns, EIT’s, TS’s, MA’s, and TA’s

Software

• Typical software: PLC, Fanuc, IAI, Robots, Atlas Copco, Keyence Vision, Excel, LabVIEW, and VB
• Intermediate experience required in Windows, MSWord, PowerPoint, and Excel, CAD

Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions

• Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting, standing, walking, and bending
• This position is for day shift; however, the ability to work a flexible schedule is expected
• Ability to lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds
• Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
• Full motor skills

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors

• Open office setting and factory setting with noise
• May require up to 20% travel
• If selected, may attend multi-month training program in Japan'

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer
• Hand tools
• Multimeters, oscilloscopes, power meters, power supplies and other troubleshooting devices

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.  Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees.  We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered.  We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.  Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.