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Electrical Engineer

Hitachi America, Ltd.
United States, California, Pleasanton
Jun 30, 2026

Location:

Pleasanton, California, United States

Job ID:

R0112207

Date Posted:

2025-11-14

Company Name:

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Electrical Engineer

Company:Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc.

Department:Manufacturing

Location:Pleasanton, CA

Status:Regular, Full-Time

Summary:

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services, Inc. is the world's leading commercial supplier of ion linear accelerator systems. We specialize in the development, production, installation and servicing of low-cost compact ion linear accelerators (linacs) using radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ) linac and drift-tube linac (DTL) technology. Our company is dedicated to using this position of leadership to provide the highest quality and most reliable commercial ion linac systems to meet the needs of customers in medical, industrial, and research applications.

Position Summary
Under moderate supervision, the Electrical Engineer contributes to the design, development, testing, and integration of electrical and control systems for LINAC products. The engineer will work closely with senior technical staff while gaining knowledge of HPES specialized RF, high-voltage, and accelerator technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the design, documentation, and modification of electrical systems and assemblies.

  • Support system integration and performance testing.

  • Assist with troubleshooting system issues in collaboration with senior engineers.

  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and field service teams.

  • Participate in developing testing procedures, configuration control documentation, and system specifications.

  • Aid in developing or modifying control system software or test scripts.

  • Support field installation or commissioning activities as needed.

  • Learn and apply engineering principles related to RF systems, high-voltage systems, and accelerator technologies through structured mentorship.

  • Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

  • 2-5 years of professional electrical engineering experience.

  • Strong understanding of analog and/or digital electronics fundamentals.

  • Experience with standard electrical test equipment.

  • Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Experience in PCB tools, SPICE, automation tools, or vacuum/accelerator systems is a plus.

  • Willingness to learn RF, high-voltage, and accelerator technologies
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Physical Requirements

  • Ability to use test tools; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

  • Ability to work in confined spaces or on elevated platforms.

  • Ability to travel.

  • Manual dexterity and visual acuity for detailed tasks.

  • Normal color vision required.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge

For California only (as required by California's Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate ofthe expected salary for this position in our California office salary range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the positionupon hire is $125,000 - $135,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America's variable pay program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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