Graduate Test Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is offering a Test Engineer Graduate position starting in September 2026. Join a dynamic team to provide technical advice, test products for quality, and troubleshoot complex issues. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and a strong interest in sustainable energy and digital technologies. Opportunities for development within various departments and exposure to innovative power grid technologies await you.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and protection relays is advantageous.
• Exposure to automation tools or scripting.
• Awareness of testing methodologies and quality assurance principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to customers on product usage.
• Test products and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot problems during implementation.

Skills

Technical advice

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

SCADA systems

Test equipment like Omicron, Megger, Sverker

Automation tools or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Job description

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?Our mission, our meaning, ourPurposeis to sustainably deliver safe, affordable, and reliable energy globally with pioneering digital technologies. It’s more than just words—it’s our DNA. We’re a team of innovators who believe that successful collaboration comes from diversity, which results in technology breakthroughs. We’re curious, we ask questions, and we’re always working towards a world with equitable and accessible energy.

For those plugged in, we offer the opportunity to grow your career in the energy field, work with fantastic people, and lead. What’s stopping you?

As aTest Engineer Graduate, you’ll join a dynamic and supportive team of engineers passionate about delivering innovative solutions to our customers. You’ll be given structured development opportunities and rotate through different departments within the business, gaining a wide variety of skills under the guidance of experienced engineers.

This opportunity will be a September 2026 start.

How you'll make an impact:

Provide technical advice to customers on how to use our products and equipment effectively and efficiently.

Test our products and equipment, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Troubleshoot and solve complex problems during implementation or operation.

Support the commissioning and installation of our products.

Research and recommend product upgrades to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, understanding their needs and securing future business.

Collaborate with the Power Grids Grid Automation Engineering Department to assist in the installation, commissioning, and fault resolution of SCADA systems, communication networks, and protection systems.

Background:

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.

Familiarity with IEC 61850, SCADA systems, or protection relays is advantageous.

Strong interest in sustainable energy and digital technologies.

Basic understanding of test equipment such as Omicron, Megger, or Sverker.

Exposure to automation tools or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB).

Awareness of testing methodologies and quality assurance principles.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Keen to continue their professional development.

Self-motivated and proactive.

Able to operate in a “right first time” environment.

A strong communicator and effective team player.

Willing to travel occasionally for site work or training.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.