Hitachi
High Voltage (HV) Test Engineer - Transformers
$106K–$159K
Earth City, Missouri, United States · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Five or more years with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or a combination of studies and ten years or more of transformer experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or a combination of studies and ten years or more of transformer experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must already have work authorization that would permit employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Performs high-voltage transformer testing at customer sites, analyzes test results, maintains mobile test equipment, and supports field service operations.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate mobile high-voltage test equipment and perform transformer tests, including partial-discharge localization.
- Analyze electrical test data and oil DGA results; investigate partial discharge and develop corrective action plans.
- Calibrate and maintain test systems, prepare reports and test plans, and provide technical support to field crews and customers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field with five or more years of experience, or a combination of studies and ten years or more of transformer experience.
- Experience performing transformer testing and supporting field service operations.
- Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, and NEMA industry standards.
- Experience using Microsoft Office 365 and preparing technical reports.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience performing low-voltage tests such as winding resistance, turns ratio, excitation, and power factor.
Pay
$105,800 - $158,600 USD base salary (California applicants only)
Tools
Microsoft Office 365, IEEE, IEC, NEMA
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