Testing Supervisor

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Vadodara is looking for a Testing Engineer to join our team in Maneja. You will lead HV circuit breaker testing and ensure compliance with IEC and related standards, while supporting test plant operations and customer inspections.

The role demands 4–6 years in testing, a first-class Electrical Engineering degree, and strong English/Hindi communication. SAP MM and MS Office familiarity are preferred to contribute to accurate testing and documentation.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in testing with minimum 5 years of professional work experience.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with first class (above 60%).
• Basic knowledge of switchgear products.
• Experience in high voltage testing, partial discharge testing, and mechanical endurance testing of switchgear products.
• Knowledge of functional and interlock verification in low voltage/local control cubicles.
• Proficiency in English and Hindi; SAP knowledge; MS Office familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise routine testing of high-voltage circuit breakers ensuring compliance with standards and quality.
• Manage test plant operations to meet BU revenue targets while maintaining quality.
• Support new product development, including testing validation and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate and attend customer inspections and handle technical queries.
• Maintain test plant equipment and perform calibration activities for accuracy.
• Ensure safety of personnel and equipment within the testing facility.

Skills

English language

Hindi language

Communication skills

SAP

MS Office

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (First Class)

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Electrical drawings

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Testing Engineer to join their team in Maneja, Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Led and supervise the routine testing of high-voltage circuit breakers (72.5 kV to 800 kV) ensuring full compliance with relevant standards and quality requirements.
• Managed Test plant operations to achieve Business Unit (BU) revenue targets while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Provided support in new product development, including testing validation and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate and attended customer inspections, ensuring compliance with specifications and handling technical queries.
• Responsible for maintenance of test plant equipment and execution of calibration activities to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensured safety of workmen and test equipment within the testing facility by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Addressed test plant quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to avoid recurrence.
• Should possess adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant national & international standards like IEC.
• Must be able to understand different kinds of electrical schematic drawings. Should be capable of tracing the fault & solving it (both electrical as well as mechanical) by referring the documents.
• Must have worked in the testing field and should have the know-how of the testing equipment.
• Should have the experience of high voltage testing, partial discharge testing and routine testing of switchgear product.
• Candidate should be able to do the electrical wiring independently in Local control cubical and able to verify basic interlocks.
• Capable to work independently and handle the day-to-day workload.
• Should supervise the team members and ability to deliver the output in targeted timeline.
• Should be familiar with practices such as 5S, KAIZEN, etc.
• Experience of co-ordination with various cross functions like production, stores, packing and marketing/planning.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Candidate should have 4 to 6 years of experience with Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in testing.
• A Diploma / bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with first class (above 60%)
• Candidate should have the basic knowledge of the switchgear’s product.
• Skilled in High voltage testing, partial discharge testing, Mechanical endurance test of Switchgear product. Experience in LTB, GIS & DTB testing will be an added advantage.
• Should have adequate knowledge of functional and interlock verification in low voltage or local control cubicle.
• Quick learner with interest in and ability to master new technologies.
• Good communication skill and proficiency in English and Hindi is required.
• Knowledge of basic SAP. Sound interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM. Well versed with MS Office.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required