Test Technician -1st shift | Richland, United States of America

Are you ready to power the future? Join Hitachi Energy as a Test Technician and play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of innovative energy solutions. In this hands‑on position, you'll work in a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory environment, conducting electrical and mechanical testing that directly supports product quality and customer satisfaction.

You’ll collaborate with skilled professionals, utilize advanced testing equipment, and contribute to critical quality assurance processes for high‑voltage products. Every test you perform helps ensure our solutions meet rigorous industry standards and deliver dependable performance worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys problem‑solving, working with advanced technologies, and making a measurable impact. If you’re looking to build your career with a global organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and continuous growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Perform quality assurance testing in a laboratory environment.

Conduct electrical and mechanical measurements and evaluations.

Analyze physical and electrical characteristics of products and components.

Operate specialized laboratory and high‑voltage testing equipment.

Review and interpret test results to verify compliance with specifications.

Troubleshoot equipment and product issues, including insulation‑related failures.

Maintain accurate test records and prepare detailed customer reports.

Follow all safety, quality, and compliance requirements, including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

1–3 years of experience in electrical, mechanical, testing, or manufacturing environments.

Ability to analyze data, perform calculations, and document results accurately.

Experience using laboratory, testing, or diagnostic equipment.

Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.

Authorization to work in the United States.

Join a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.

Grow your career with access to training, development programs, and opportunities across a worldwide organization.

Be part of an inclusive, safety‑first culture where diverse perspectives are valued and every contribution matters.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Location Richland, Mississippi, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On‑Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0129886

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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