Test Engineer

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0149059 Date Posted: 2026-10-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Electrical Test Engineer

The opportunity

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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