Electrical Test Systems Engineer | Bland, United States of America

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bland, Virginia is seeking an Electrical Test Systems Engineer to own and continuously improve electrical test systems, develop testing capabilities, evaluate automation opportunities, and support capital projects in a manufacturing setting.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to solve challenges, analyze data, and drive improvements in quality, safety, and reliability of test systems and products.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data analysis & reporting

Problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Step into a role where precision meets innovation. As a

Electrical Test Systems 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.

As an Electrical Test Systems Engineer, you will own and continuously improve the electrical test systems, develop new testing capabilities, evaluate automation opportunities, execute testing when required and support future capital investment planning and capital project execution for test related projects. You will partner with cross-functional teams, customers, test lab leadership, test technicians and technical experts to solve complex challenges and enhance operational and test system performance.

In this role, you'll play a key part in improving test system and product reliability, advancing manufacturing excellence, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, innovation, and working with advanced testing technologies in a collaborative, safety‑focused environment.

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

Work arrangement On‑Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-06-22

Reference number R0123518

About Hitachi Energy

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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