Test Technician

Step into a role where your technical skills power the future. At Hitachi Energy’s Bland, VA facility, we’re seeking an Electrical Test Technician to help ensure our dry‑type transformers meet the highest global standards. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that thrives on precision, innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether supporting production or R&D testing, your work will directly contribute to safer, more efficient energy solutions worldwide.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow your expertise in a fast‑paced, safety‑first environment where your ideas matter. If you're ready to make an impact and build a career with purpose, we want to hear from you.

• Perform electrical testing on dry‑type transformers to UL, IEEE, IEC, and other standards.
• Support both production and R&D testing schedules with a focus on safety and quality.
• Document test plans and results with accuracy and clarity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance testing processes and product performance.
• Host and support customer and auditor visits during testing.
• Flex to support other production areas as needed.
• Work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology (minimum 2‑year program).
• Experience with instrumentation, measurement systems, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with transformer design, LV/MV power systems, and global standards is a plus.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift, weekends, and travel as needed.

• At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape with sustainable, forward‑thinking solutions.
• We offer opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and global collaboration.
• Join a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.

Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience level:
Experienced

Job function:
Engineering & Science

Contract type:
Regular

Publication date:

Reference number: R0108121

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.