Signalling Test and Commisioning Engineer

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.

We are looking for a Signalling Test and Comissioning Engineer/Technician to integrate our Railway Signalling Project team, working in a global project with a high level of complexity and key to the future endeavours for the Ground Transportation Systems business area.

As a Signalling Test and Commisioning Engineer/Technician you will be responsible to carry out the Field T&C activities of our Hitachi Rail Interlocking and ETCS solutions in turn-key projects for national and international customers. You will be a key part of Hitachi Rail's technical specialist team located in Paço de Arcos, Portugal. Your work involves solving complex technical issues and assisting with expertise in ongoing projects, be responsible for preparing and implementing solutions in technical projects, responding to customer needs, and ensuring best practices within Hitachi Rail Signalling Systems.

Key tasks as a Signalling Test and Commisioning Engineer/Technician:

• To be responsible for the execution and/or supervision of the Test and Commissioning activities of the Signalling Projects, in accordance with the technical instructions provided by Engineering and the deadlines and project planning negotiated by the Project
• To do the planning, execution and/or supervision the test and commissioning activities of the Signalling Projects
• To participate in work meetings with the customer for the planning of the commissioning activities
• To do the site test plans according to the Company test procedures
• To execute the preliminary and final acceptance site tests and ensure readiness for Commissioning of the systems
• To do the control of system software configuration and the software upgrade evolution

Qualifications

• Electrotechnical Engineering Degree or High skilled Technician
• Hands-on mentality
• Base knowledge in automation, including:
  • Electronic or relay-based command and control systems;
  • Sensors
• Basic knowledge in power supply dimensioning
• Possess professional expertise, as well as interest in business development
• Fluency in Portuguese, both orally and in writing.
• Capable of understanding technical English
• Availability for national and/or international short missions / travels

We offer

• Opportunities to develop your skills on railway signalling systems
• Development-oriented positions in a complex and strong technical environment
• Opportunity to have a great responsibility, individually and in teams
• Competitive terms, pension and insurance agreements

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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.

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