Testing Technician

Location:

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Job ID:

R0121078

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Test Technician in Baltimore, MD in support of our North American Vehicles projects, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

Core purpose: Under general supervision, the Testing Technician will be responsible for the Testing of various type of equipment per manufacturer's testing procedures found in transit light and heavy rail vehicles. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work. This work must be done in accordance to accepted standards of the trade, supervisory direction, company established procedures, practices, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Main tasks & the responsibilities include but not limited to:

Safety and Compliance:

• Perform all Testing activities according to established Hitachi Rail safety protocols: Safe Work Methods Statements (SWMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in the workplace.
• Escalate identified safety hazards, near misses, and/or safety incidents to team leader and/or supervisor
• Utilization of required PPE according to risk assessment and safe work methods statement for assigned responsibilities

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure products meet Hitachi Rail quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct regular quality checks of your activities performed and address any defects or quality issues. Right first-time installation practices.
• Work closely with the quality control team to resolve production-related quality concerns and prevent re-occurrence of defects in following testing processes.
• Complete all necessary Manufacturing Inspection Plans Documentation (MIPs), testing reports, control check lists etc..., when required by process. Ensuring the documents are filled out correctly, with serialized tooling information, expiration dates, and utilizing the appropriate documentation revisions.
• Ensure that all tests are performed utilizing schematics and test documents that are the latest revision based on the Station Documentation Revision Checklist provided by engineering. 
• Drive closure of open inspection findings for your assigned work area and ensure that rework is performed to appropriate Hitachi Quality Standards. Escalate issues that cannot be resolved without assistance from supporting functions to team leader and/or supervisor, as necessary.

Production Delivery:

• Receive assignments of daily planned Testing activities from team leader during 7:00 AM morning meeting.
• Review production metrics during 7:00 AM Production Meeting (e.g., safety, quality, efficiency) implementing prescribed corrective actions from team leader, production supervisor and/or production manager as needed.
• Perform Testing activities in accordance with Testing Procedures and Engineering schematics and specifications, respecting Hitachi Rail’s safety and quality requirements.
• Escalate any blocking points that will delay the completion of Testing to the production planning schedule to your team leader and / or production supervisor.
• Provide end of shift daily update of physical progress to team leader.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 0-2+ yrs. Experience Required, in testing of electrical assemblies and Electrical equipment.
• 0-2+ yrs. Experience Desired, in light rail or transportation environment.
• Requires a thorough understanding of assembly build practices and testing procedures.
• Must have good mathematical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Electrical Crimping, wire routing, wire stripping, torquing, mechanical assembly, schematics reading, power electronics, electrical / mechanical measurements and troubleshooting methods.
• 0-2+ Yrs. Experience Preferred in precision measuring equipment (i.e., tape measurers, levels, callipers, micrometer, pi tape, Multimeters, communication data cable verification,  etc.)
• 0-2+ Yrs. Experience Required working within and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Experience with working in diverse and busy team environments.
• Basic ability to read and understand Engineering schematics and Testing Procedures.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure and against deadlines.
• Able to perform testing activities in accordance with engineering specifications and Hitachi Quality standards with some guidance from team leader, supervisor, and/or level 3 or 4 operator.
• Average Flexi-Matrix Skill Rating for Assigned activities – 0 - 1.5 +
• Ability to Perform Special Processes Required for troubleshooting – 0 – 1 +
• Ability to Utilize Special Tools Required for testing activities and troubleshooting – 0 – 1 +
• Performance of Assigned testing activities At or Below Department Efficiency and Quality Deliverable Targets
• Ability to work with some supervision from team leader, supervisor, and/or level 3 or 4 operator
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Detailed attention to quality control and customer service.

EDUCATION:

• Must have a minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.
• College/ Technical trade school degree/ certificate preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in English.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; sit; use of hands to perform Electrical installation utilizing tools, or jigs; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position works in a production environment.  The employee occasionally works near moving parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas and processes requiring usage of prescribed PPE.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $26 to $40 per hour.  Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits: 
 
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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