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The opportunity

Are you passionate about quality, innovation, and continuous improvement? Join Hitachi Energy as a Test Engineer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and excellence of products that power industries and communities worldwide.

In this role, you will lead advanced laboratory testing and quality assurance activities, transforming data into actionable insights that drive manufacturing excellence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex quality challenges, and introduce innovative methods that improve efficiency, compliance, and product performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys mentoring others, and is eager to influence processes that make a real impact. If you are motivated by technical excellence, continuous learning, and the opportunity to contribute to world-class manufacturing operations, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and execute advanced laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Analyze complex data, identify trends, and provide recommendations that improve product quality and performance.
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods and laboratory procedures.
• Investigate non-conformances, quality deviations, and customer concerns to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and operating at peak performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and supply chain teams to drive process improvements.
• Mentor and support laboratory team members, promoting technical growth and operational excellence.
• Support audits and maintain compliance with quality systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, or analytical laboratory environments within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, including chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy, mechanical testing, and wet chemistry.
• Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or comparable standards.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies, statistical process control, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology.
• We foster an inclusive and supportive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and continuous learning is encouraged.
• You'll have access to global career opportunities, professional development programs, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.