Testing Specialist

Location:

Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID:

R0119333

Date Posted:

2026-03-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is on an exciting growth journey. We are investing approximately USD 180 million (around EUR 170 million) to build a new 40,000+ square-meter production and technology center in Vikby, Mustasaari. The upcoming Hitachi Energy Park will feature a top-notch transformer factory and modern office and testing facilities, which will double the company’s production and testing capacity of transformers in Finland. The Hitachi Energy Park Production and Technology Center is expected to be operational by early 2027.

We are now looking for a Testing Specialist at Hitachi Energy, Transformers business in Vaasa. You will be performing routine, type and special tests on power transformers and reactors in accordance with electrical safety regulations, standards, technical specifications and test procedures. In this position, you are typically in close contact with customers from all over the world during factory acceptance tests.

We offer you a challenging and rewarding position in an international working environment, in which there’s a great opportunity for personal development. We will provide training and support to help you grow into this role. You will be part of an experienced, professional team using state-of-the-art measurement tools.

How you’ll make an impact

• Managing, planning and performing routine, type and special tests on power transformers up to 400MVA, 420kV and reactors up to 200MVAr, 420kV.
• Leading factory acceptance tests together with project managers in close contact with customers

• Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in electrical engineering.
• Basic knowledge of electrical properties of power transformers and reactors.
• Strong organizing skills, good problem-solving ability and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to work in teams and good proactive communication skills.
• Self-motivated and customer-oriented
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Finnish. Fluency in other languages is considered an advantage.
• Willingness to work in two shifts, evening shift appr. every 3-4 weeks.
• A natural desire for continuous improvement.
• A flexible approach to unexpected situations.

More about us

Ready for an exciting new challenge? Apply for the position by April 15, 2026. Interviews will be initiated as candidates apply, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found.
 

For more information about this role, please contact Janne Lahdenperä, Factory Test Room Manager +358401940241 janne.lahdenpera@hitachienergy.com

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