Quality Control Engineer

Location:

Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0151518

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Quality Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) for AC and 1,100-kilovolt for DC. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact with following primary offerings for switchgears, circuit-breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and high-voltage service.

Key innovations in our High Voltage Products portfolio include active technology power quality & battery energy storage, eco-efficient switchgear, digital generator circuit-breaker, hybrid and integrated switchgear. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling flexible smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

How you'll make an impact

1. You will carry out quality patrolling for in-process quality control to ensure adherence to the process parameters defined in Work/Process Instructions.

2. You will record nonconformities in case of any deviation and prepare QC tools.

3. You will perform testing and record the test results.

4. You will conduct test failure analysis and provide feedback to the process team.

5. You will maintain the workman skill matrix and deliver training for operators.

6. You will drive the digital passport system.

7. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to close deviations in the manufacturing process and continuously improve product quality.

8. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

9. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. BE Electrical / E&E.

2. Minimum 3+ years of experience in quality control engineering.

3. Knowledge of SAP (MM Module) is mandatory.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:

Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.

Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

1. Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance

2. Paid leave

3. Bereavement leave

4. Wedding leave

5. Maternity leave

6. Spousal maternity leave

7. Parental leave

8. Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.