
R&D GMS Quality Assurance Engineer
Hitachi · Houston, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Hitachi (industrial) in Houston, TX. In this role, you'll be part of a global team spanning the United States, Sweden, and Poland, working on advanced Generation Management Systems (GMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and SCADA solutions that support critical utility operations worldwide.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $90k–$121k.
Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 77 quality engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 76 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $90k–$120k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 69%
- Lean 38%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
- New product launch 36%
- FMEA 34%
- Six Sigma 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at Hitachi
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
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Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
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Job Description
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
Are you passionate about quality, technology, and building solutions that support a more sustainable energy future? Join Hitachi Energy as a Power Systems Quality Assurance Engineer and help ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that enable smarter, more reliable energy management.
In this role, you'll be part of a global team spanning the United States, Sweden, and Poland, working on advanced Generation Management Systems (GMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and SCADA solutions that support critical utility operations worldwide. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle, applying your expertise in testing, quality assurance, and power systems to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality-focused professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, influencing product quality, and contributing to digital technologies that accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. If you're ready to shape the future of energy while growing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
How You'll Make an Impact
- •Develop comprehensive test strategies based on business requirements, solution designs, and functional specifications.
- •Design and execute functional and non-functional test cases to validate system performance and quality.
- •Create and manage test data required for successful project delivery.
- •Utilize test management tools to maintain test scripts, execute test plans, and report progress.
- •Identify, track, investigate, and verify software issues in collaboration with development teams.
- •Support the full product lifecycle through continuous quality improvements and testing excellence.
- •Actively participate in Agile development activities and cross-functional team initiatives.
- •Mentor team members on testing best practices, quality processes, and risk reduction techniques.
Your Background
- •Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.
- •Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, engineering, or power systems-related environments.
- •Knowledge of EMS, GMS, SCADA systems, and utility operations, including AGC, Economic Dispatch, Reserve Management, or Generation Planning.
- •Understanding of quality assurance methodologies, testing processes, and software lifecycle management.
- •Experience with test management tools such as Jira/Zephyr Scale or Azure DevOps is an advantage.
- •Authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship requirements.
More About Us
- •Join a global technology leader advancing a more sustainable, secure, and resilient energy future.
- •Collaborate with diverse teams, industry experts, and innovative professionals across the world.
- •Grow your career through continuous learning, development opportunities, and meaningful work that makes a real impact.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
with disabilities.
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