What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician (Weekends) position at Hitachi Energy?
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy as a Quality Technician and play a key role in delivering reliable, high-quality transformer products that power industries and communities worldwide. In this dynamic role, you will help ensure every product meets rigorous internal, customer, and industry standards through precise inspection and testing processes.
You'll work at the heart of manufacturing, partnering with cross-functional teams to monitor quality at every stage-from incoming materials to final product validation. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will directly support operational performance, reduce defects, and enhance overall product reliability.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is motivated by continuous improvement. You'll also gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, quality systems, and data-driven decision-making, helping to strengthen both your technical expertise and career growth.
If you're passionate about safety, quality, and making a measurable impact, this role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful work while developing your skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Shift: Weekends shift could be days or nights
10-hour shifts
1st shift: 5:00 AM- 3:0pm
2nd shift 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM
How you'll make an impact
Inspect incoming materials, components, and equipment to ensure quality standards are met
Perform routine and non-routine inspections on sub-assemblies and finished products
Conduct electrical, mechanical, and visual testing activities
Identify, document, and escalate non-conformances as needed
Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for product issues
Follow HSE protocols to ensure safe testing and inspection practices
Collaborate with teams to improve processes and reduce defects
Your Background
Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related discipline; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in quality control or quality assurance within manufacturing
Working knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and industry standards
Proficiency in inspection, testing, and measurement techniques
Strong analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis
Effective communication skills for documentation and collaboration
Availability for weekend and 2nd or 3rd shift work; U.S. citizenship required
More About Us
Be part of a global leader advancing sustainable energy solutions
Access opportunities for continuous learning, growth, and career development
Collaborate in an inclusive environment focused on innovation and operational excellence
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.