Test Facility Lead — Electrical Systems & Safety

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Leave programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC. seeks a Test Area Manager to lead daily operations in a high‑tech test facility, focusing on safety, efficiency and collaboration. You will manage equipment, IT assets, and support commissioning and testing activities to ensure systems meet stringent standards before field deployment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, risk assessment, and cross‑functional teamwork within a high‑tech environment, with a strong commitment to health, safety and environment.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator and strong team collaborator.
• Experience with safety-focused operations and risk assessments.
• Experience in commissioning, testing, and system verification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain order in the test facility.
• Lead safety inspections and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
• Manage inventory and calibration of test equipment.
• Coordinate with project teams to support testing needs.
• Oversee procurement and availability of consumables.
• Act as asset manager for IT and lab equipment.
• Support commissioning and verification of electrical systems.
• Improve test area processes, instructions, and guidelines.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team collaborator

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC. seeks a Test Area Manager to lead daily operations in a high‑tech test facility, focusing on safety, efficiency and collaboration. You will manage equipment, IT assets, and support commissioning and testing activities to ensure systems meet stringent standards before field deployment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, risk assessment, and cross‑functional teamwork within a high‑tech environment, with a strong commitment to health, safety and environment.