Electrical Test Technician - 3rd Shift

Hardware FYI; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional growth

Parental leave / fertility benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, seeks an Electrical Test Technician for the 3rd shift to validate performance, safety, and reliability of power distribution equipment. You will conduct tests on transformers, switchgear, and other components, analyze data, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a global technology leader and contribute to delivering reliable energy solutions while working with advanced testing equipment and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of electrical testing experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers, power quality analyzers).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; able to work third shift independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical tests on transformers, switchgear, and power system components.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Operate and maintain electrical testing equipment.
• Analyze and document test results.
• Investigate test failures and implement corrective actions with engineering/manufacturing teams.
• Calibrate and verify testing equipment.
• Maintain safety and testing standards.
• Communicate test status and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Power systems

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hipot testers

Power analyzers

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID: R0132307

Date Posted: 2026-09-01

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The

Opportunity

Are you passionate about electrical systems, testing, and ensuring the highest standards of quality?

Join

Hitachi

Energy as an

Electrical

Test

Technician for 3rd Shift

and play a key role in validating the performance, safety, and reliability of critical power distribution equipment.

In this hands-on role, you will conduct a variety of electrical tests on transformers, switchgear, and other power system components that help deliver reliable energy solutions around the world.

Working alongside engineering and manufacturing teams, you will use advanced testing equipment, analyze performance data, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive product excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a collaborative manufacturing environment while developing specialized knowledge in power systems and electrical testing. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with cutting-edge technology, and making a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a global technology leader.

How

You’ll

Make an

• Execute electrical tests on transformers, switchgear, and other power system components in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.

• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical specifications to support testing and troubleshooting activities.

• Operate and maintain electrical testing equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers, and power analyzers.

• Analyze and document test results, ensuring accurate recording of findings and identification of performance deviations.

• Investigate test failures through root cause analysis and partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.

• Calibrate and verify testing equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and compliance.

• Support quality objectives by maintaining testing standards and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while communicating test status and issues effectively to stakeholders.

Responsible

to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your

Background

• Associate's degree in

  Electrical

  Engineering

  Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2-4 years of experience in electrical testing, preferably in a manufacturing environment supporting power distribution equipment.

• Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and power system components.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.

• Experience with electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers, and power quality analyzers.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently during a

  3rd shift schedule.

What

We

Offer

• Comprehensive

  Health

  Coverage

  –

  Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

• Retirement

  Savings

  –

  401(k) with company match and additional contributions

• Paid

  Time

  Off

  –

  Flexible

  PTO, paid holidays

• Professional

  Growth

  –

  Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

• Family

  Support

  –

  Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More

About

Us

• At

  Hitachi

  Energy, you'll be part of a global