Job Description

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA) is looking for an Electrical Engineer, Quality Assurance & Quality Control to join our team. This is a hybrid role based out of our Plano, Texas, location.

ABOUT MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA, INC. (MHIA):

For over 130 years, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group’s innovative and integrated solutions have demonstrated our commitment to creating a positive social impact around the globe. Our range of products and services is tailored to meet our customers’ evolving needs across the commercial aviation, energy, transportation and infrastructure, machinery, defense, and space systems sectors. This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives.

Our culture embraces diversity and cooperation, and we promote a healthy balance of professional and personal development, ensuring that your ideas and expertise are valued and respected.

SCOPE:

The Electrical Engineer, QA & QC will support the execution of quality assurance and quality control activities across Data Center & Energy Management related products under Mitsubishi Heavy Industries product lines in North America. This role is responsible for ensuring electrical systems and components meet design specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements across the full lifecycle, including design validation, supplier manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The Engineer will work closely with electrical engineering teams, suppliers, and field personnel to implement QA/QC processes, verify system performance, conduct inspections and testing, and support issue resolution. This role also ensures full compliance with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. QA/QC processes and procedures, as well as applicable North American codes and standards. This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support MHIA’s long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering, QA/QC, supplier or manufacturing quality, or related technical environments within industrial, energy, or data center-related industries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality assurance & quality control execution

• Execute QA/QC activities across electrical systems, including inspection, testing, and validation during design, manufacturing, and field installation phases.
• Verify compliance with electrical design specifications, schematics, load requirements, and system integration requirements.
• Support development and implementation of inspection and test plans (ITP), test procedures, and commissioning checklists.

Electrical design review & validation

• Participate in electrical design reviews to ensure compliance with quality standards, codes, and system requirements.
• Review single-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and protection coordination.
• Validate system-level performance, including power distribution, control systems, grounding, and protection systems.
• Identify potential quality risks in design and recommend mitigation measures.

Supplier & manufacturing quality

• Support supplier quality activities, including inspection and verification of electrical components and assemblies (switchgear, control panels, generators, inverters, etc.).
• Monitor manufacturing processes at suppliers and contract manufacturers, including module packagers in North America.
• Verify factory acceptance testing (FAT) processes and results.
• Coordinate closely with Japan-based teams to ensure alignment with MHI global QA/QC standards.

Field quality & commissioning support

• Support QA/QC activities during installation, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Conduct site inspections to verify the quality of electrical installations, wiring integrity, grounding, and system configuration.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of electrical issues during commissioning and early operation phases.

Non-conformance & root cause analysis

• Support identification and documentation of non-conformance issues (NCRs) related to electrical systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Follow up on corrective actions and verify effective resolution.

Compliance & standards

• Ensure QA/QC activities comply with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. QA/QC processes, procedures, and quality standards.
• Support compliance with North American electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL, NFPA, IEEE, NRTL certifications).
• Maintain documentation for inspections, testing, and certification support.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work closely with electrical engineering, system integration, program management, procurement, and field teams.
• Communicate quality findings, risks, and corrective actions clearly to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across electrical systems and supplier performance.
• This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Requirement: B.A. or B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in electrical engineering, QA/QC, supplier or manufacturing quality, or related technical environments within industrial, energy, or data center-related industries
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, power distribution, industrial control systems, and system-level quality requirements
• Experience reviewing and validating electrical drawings and technical documentation, including single-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Experience supporting or executing electrical testing, commissioning, factory acceptance testing (FAT), or site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Demonstrated experience applying QA/QC principles, inspection and test processes, and quality management system requirements in engineering, manufacturing, installation, or commissioning environments
• Familiarity with North American codes and standards (NEC, UL, NFPA, IEEE, NRTL)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, manufacturing partners, and field teams
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

o Experience in data center infrastructure, power generation systems, or mission-critical power systems

o Experience with switchgear, UPS systems, generators, DC power systems, or microgrid/distributed energy solutions

o Experience with FAT/SAT, commissioning, and site electrical QA

o Knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, 8D, CAPA, etc.)

o Experience working in global teams, especially Japan–U.S. collaboration

o Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel: 20-40% (supplier sites, manufacturing facilities, commissioning sites)
• Standard Monday through Friday work week. Weekend/late-night work if applicable.
• Regularly required to visit industrial, construction, and commissioning environments

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 holidays
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture

MHIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

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