Test Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Jefferson City, Missouri is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to lead and perform factory, routine, design, and special tests, ensuring performance, safety, and reliability.

You will collaborate with customers, engineers, and manufacturing teams; plan test schedules, analyze results, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliant test data and delivering trusted test reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, quality, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and execute structured test procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-team and customer interactions.
• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC, IEEE, CSA, and ISO.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute factory acceptance, routine, design, and special tests.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to define testing requirements and schedules.
• Ensure testing activities comply with applicable standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and securely maintain accurate test data and records.
• Prepare certified test reports and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Investigate test failures and support corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance quality, safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Mentor colleagues on testing procedures and best practices.

Skills

Testing & QA

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Test procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about technology, quality, and solving complex engineering challenges? Join Hitachi Energy as an Electrical Test Engineer and play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability.

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

In this hands-on role, you will lead and support critical testing activities within our Factory Test Room, working closely with customers, engineers, technical specialists, and manufacturing teams. From planning and executing factory acceptance, routine, design, and special tests to analyzing results and driving continuous improvement, you will have a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise, expand your knowledge of international testing standards, and contribute to innovative solutions that support the energy transition. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values safety, operational excellence, and continuous learning while providing opportunities to develop your career and make a meaningful difference.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy troubleshooting technical challenges, and are motivated by delivering high-quality results, we'd love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Plan, coordinate, and execute factory acceptance, routine, design, and special tests.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams to define testing requirements and schedules.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with applicable standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and securely maintain accurate test data and records.
• Prepare certified test reports and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Investigate test failures, perform root cause analyses, and support corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Mentor and support colleagues on testing procedures, standards, and best practices.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in testing, quality, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of international standards and regulations such as IEC, IEEE, CSA, and ISO standards.
• Experience interpreting technical specifications and executing structured test procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with customers.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven work.
• We invest in professional growth through technical training, mentorship, career development programs, and international opportunities.
• Our inclusive and supportive culture empowers everyone to share ideas, develop new skills, and build a rewarding long-term career.

Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-21

Reference number R0149059

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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