Testing Specialist | Vaasa, Finland

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vaasa invites a Testing Specialist to join the Transformers team. You will perform routine, type and special tests on power transformers and reactors in accordance with electrical safety regulations and test procedures, while coordinating with customers during factory acceptance tests.

The role demands strong organization, teamwork, and proactive communication in an international setting. Training and development opportunities are provided, with two-shift work approximately

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in electrical engineering.
• Basic knowledge of electrical properties of power transformers and reactors.
• Strong organizing skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in teams and proactive communication.
• Self-motivated and customer-oriented.
• Strong written and spoken English and Finnish communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and perform routine, type and special tests on power transformers up to 400MVA, 420kV and reactors up to 200MVAr, 420kV.
• Lead factory acceptance tests together with project managers in close contact with customers.
• Follow safety guidelines and maintain safe work practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Testing procedures

Teamwork and communication

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is on an exciting growth journey. We are investing over EUR 170 million to build a new production and technology center in Vikby, Mustasaari. The upcoming Hitachi Energy Park will feature a top-notch transformer factory and modern office and testing facilities, which will double the company’s production and testing capacity of transformers in Finland. The Hitachi Energy Park Production and Technology Center is expected to be operational by early 2027.

We are now looking for a Testing Specialist at Hitachi Energy, Transformers business in Vaasa. You will be performing routine, type and special tests on power transformers and reactors in accordance with electrical safety regulations, standards, technical specifications and test procedures. In this position, you are typically in close contact with customers from all over the world during factory acceptance tests.

We offer you a challenging and rewarding position in an international working environment, in which there’s a great opportunity for personal development. We will provide training and support to help you grow into this role. You will be part of an experienced, professional team using state-of-the-art measurement tools.

How you’ll make an impact

• Managing, planning and performing routine, type and special tests on power transformers up to 400MVA, 420kV and reactors up to 200MVAr, 420kV.


• Leading factory acceptance tests together with project managers in close contact with customers


• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in electrical engineering


• Basic knowledge of electrical properties of power transformers and reactors


• Strong organizing skills, good problem-solving ability and ability to manage multiple tasks


• The ability to work in teams and good proactive communication skills.


• Self-motivated and customer-oriented


• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Finnish. Fluency in other languages is considered an advantage.


• Willingness to work in two shifts, evening shift appr. every 3-4 weeks


• A flexible approach to unexpected situations

More about us

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.