Test Technician/Functional Tester

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Transformer Test Technician in the United States to validate transformer designs and ensure compliance with UL, IEEE, IEC, Nuclear 1E, and IBC standards. You’ll interpret engineering drawings, wind, assemble, wire, and fabricate components in a fast-paced production environment while prioritizing safety and quality.

responsibilities include documenting test plans and results, supporting customers and auditors, and collaborating to drive product excellence.

Qualifications

• AS degree or technical certificate (minimum 2-year electrical education).
• Experience with instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Ability to gather, organize, and process technical information from multiple sources.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Prior work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform transformer testing to multiple industry standards in a production environment.
• Follow safety and quality procedures while maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings to wind, assemble, wire, and fabricate components.
• Support other production areas as needed, following supervisor instructions.
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Document test plans, results, and protocols with accuracy and clarity.
• Host and support customers, auditors, and certification personnel during witnessed testing.
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy’s values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Skills

Instrumentation

Measurement systems

Documentation

Communication

Education

AS degree or technical certificate

2-year electrical education

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join a team where your expertise directly shapes the performance, safety, and reliability of advanced transformer technologies used around the world. As a Transformer Test Technician, you’ll play a hands‑on role in validating innovative designs across industry‑leading standards including UL, IEEE, IEC, Nuclear 1E, and IBC. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced production environment that values precision, safety, and collaboration—while giving you room to grow, solve problems, and influence product excellence.

Every day brings the chance to work with sophisticated equipment, interpret engineering drawings, and contribute to products trusted by critical industries. Whether independently managing multiple assignments or teaming up with colleagues to improve processes, you’ll be central to delivering high‑quality solutions that make a global impact. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Perform transformer testing to multiple industry standards in a production environment.
• Follow safety and quality procedures while maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings to wind, assemble, wire, and fabricate components.
• Support other production areas as needed, following supervisor instructions.
• Manage multiple concurrent tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Document test plans, results, and protocols with accuracy and clarity.
• Host and support customers, auditors, and certification personnel during witnessed testing.
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy’s values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Your Background

• AS degree or technical certificate (minimum 2‑year electrical education).
• Prior work authorization to work in the United States.
• Experience with instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Ability to gather, organize, and process technical information from multiple sources.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines; flexible with shifts, overtime, and weekends.

More About Us

• Hitachi Energy offers career paths that encourage learning, skill‑building, and long‑term growth.
• You’ll join a purpose‑driven organization committed to advancing sustainable energy technologies.
• Our inclusive culture values collaboration, innovation, and supporting every team member’s success.

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