Electrical Test Engineer

Step into a role where precision meets innovation. As a Factory Electrical Test Engineer
, you will play a critical role in ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance before reaching customers. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and customer collaboration—bringing technical expertise to life in a dynamic factory setting.

You will lead the full lifecycle of testing activities, from planning and setup to execution, analysis, and reporting. Along the way, you’ll partner with cross-functional teams, customers, and technical specialists to solve complex challenges, improve testing processes, and drive operational excellence.

This is more than a testing role—it’s a chance to influence product reliability, enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that shape the future of manufacturing. If you enjoy problem-solving, working hands-on with advanced equipment, and being part of a collaborative and safety-driven environment, this opportunity offers both impact and growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Plan and coordinate testing activities based on engineering and customer requirements

Execute and oversee product testing to ensure compliance with specifications and standards

Analyze test data, document results, and prepare detailed reports

Investigate test failures and perform root cause analysis

Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and safety standards (IEC, IEEE, ISO)

Maintain and manage test equipment, including calibration and proper usage

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in quality and performance

Support continuous improvement initiatives and optimize testing processes

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in testing or quality within manufacturing

Strong knowledge of testing standards and regulatory requirements (IEC, IEEE, ISO)

Experience with data analysis and reporting of test results

Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct failure analysis

Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams

More about us

Be part of a global organization driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions

Access opportunities for continuous learning, career growth, and skill development

Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on safety, quality, and impact

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

Location Bland, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0123518

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.

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