Job Description
Electrical Test Technician
The Opportunity Step into a role where your technical expertise helps power a more sustainable future. At Hitachi Energy’s Bland, Virginia facility, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our dry-type transformers meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. Working alongside a collaborative and innovative team, you’ll support both production and research testing activities that contribute to reliable energy solutions used around the world.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision, continuous improvement, and teamwork are valued. From supporting critical product testing to helping drive process enhancements, your contributions will have a direct impact on delivering industry-leading solutions to our customers. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving challenges, and being part of a purpose-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Perform electrical testing of dry-type transformers in accordance with UL, IEEE, IEC, and other applicable standards.
- Support production and R&D testing activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.
- Accurately document test procedures, data, and results.
- Troubleshoot test setups and assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to optimize product performance.
- Support customer visits, audits, and inspections during testing activities.
- Provide flexible support to other production areas as business needs require.
- Work independently while contributing to team goals and operational excellence.
Your Background
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology or a related field.
- Experience using electrical instrumentation, measurement systems, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with transformer technology, low- and medium-voltage power systems, or international testing standards is preferred.
More About Us
- At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy transition through innovative and sustainable technologies.
- We invest in continuous learning, career development, and opportunities to collaborate with global teams.
- Join an inclusive workplace that values safety, integrity, innovation, and growth.
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