Factory Test Room Manager

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a real impact? At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Factory Test Room Manager to join our inclusive and forward-thinking team in Vaasa. In this key role within our Business Unit Transformers, you will oversee all Factory Test Room activities - ensuring our energy solutions meet the highest performance and safety standards.

You will lead a team of skilled engineers and technicians, helping to plan and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests for our transformer products. This is a chance to shape future testing processes in a supportive and collaborative environment while contributing to Hitachi Energy's mission of delivering smarter, more sustainable solutions.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring all testing operations meet company and national safety standards.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safety-first environment for your team, supporting both personal and professional well-being.
• Work closely with customers and project managers to define testing requirements and coordinate efficient test setups.
• Support your team in navigating complex test procedures, ensuring our products meet international specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts - introducing new ideas, supporting innovation, and optimizing testing processes.
• Establish and track performance metrics (KPIs) to maintain reliability and drive excellence.
• Inspire and empower a diverse team - mentoring individuals, encouraging collaboration, and supporting career development.

• A degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A people-first leadership approach - motivating, guiding, and empowering teams to grow and succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A solution-oriented mindset and confidence in using data to make informed decisions.
• Fluency in Finnish and English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.