Quality Technician 3rd Shift

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; South Boston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quality Technician for the third shift to assist in ensuring product quality and compliance on the production floor. You will inspect manufacturing outputs and work with cross-functional teams to address quality concerns and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspections, problem-solving, and collaboration across safety, quality, and production teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or quality-related roles preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Office applications.
• Ability to analyze issues and participate in root cause solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process to verify product quality and compliance.
• Inspect units prior to customer final inspections.
• Investigate quality concerns and support root cause analysis activities.
• Assist in closing Quality Notifications (QNs) and tracking corrective actions.
• Support customer issue resolution and follow-up activities.
• Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts across the production floor.
• Participate in audits, procedure reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support training efforts and promote adherence to safety, quality, and standardized work practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As a Quality Technician - 3rd Shift, you will play an essential role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards while supporting a safer, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.

In this hands-on position, you will work closely with production and quality teams to inspect products, identify opportunities for improvement, and help resolve quality concerns before they reach our customers. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence will contribute directly to product reliability and customer satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating across teams, and making a visible impact every day. You'll be empowered to share ideas, strengthen processes, and help build a culture where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement thrive.

How You'll Make an Impact

Perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process to verify product quality and compliance.

Inspect units prior to customer final inspections.

Investigate quality concerns and support root cause analysis activities.

Assist in closing Quality Notifications (QNs) and tracking corrective actions.

Support customer issue resolution and follow-up activities.

Create, communicate, and maintain quality alerts across the production floor.

Participate in audits, procedure reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support training efforts and promote adherence to safety, quality, and standardized work practices.

Your Background

Experience in manufacturing, production, quality assurance, or a related environment preferred.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to analyze issues and contribute to root cause problem-solving activities.

Collaborative mindset with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

More About Us

Join a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.

Grow your career with access to training, development programs, and exciting opportunities across functions and locations worldwide.

Be part of an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, contributions are recognized, and professional growth is encouraged.

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

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Quality Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-02

Reference number R0138109

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.

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