Test & Commissioning Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Canteen

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Denmark A/S seeks a senior Test & Commissioning Manager to lead test planning, readiness criteria and commissioning across multi‑supplier railway projects. You will coordinate T&C supervisors, engineers, technicians, laboratories and customer witnesses to ensure safe, evidence‑driven execution.

The role requires more than seven years in T&C leadership on safety‑critical systems, with strong knowledge of permits, witness management and defect control.

Qualifications

• Senior T&C leadership experience in railway systems with multi-supplier environments.
• Minimum 7+ years in test and commissioning leadership for safety-critical systems.
• Strong knowledge of test readiness, permits, witness management, defects and evidence control.
• Ability to coordinate multiple systems within constrained railway access windows.
• Safety-focused and evidence-driven leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define T&C strategy, test stages, commissioning sequence, permits, access needs, resource plans and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate T&C supervisors, engineers, technicians, suppliers, laboratories, installation teams, IVVQ, safety, quality and customer witnesses.
• Ensure test procedures, calibrated equipment, approved configurations, prerequisites and risk controls are ready before execution.
• Track test progress, defects, retests, deviations, evidence quality and commissioning certificates.
• Lead safe energisation, integration testing, SAT/site commissioning and handover to operations/maintenance.
• Apply the Hitachi Code of Conduct in role-specific decisions, including ethical escalation, anti-bribery discipline, confidentiality, data protection, fair supplier/customer conduct and transparent records.

Skills

Senior T&C experience

Railway systems

SCADA

IT/OT

Electrical

PLC-based systems

Test readiness

Witness management

Defects & evidence control

Job description

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Job ID: R0137444 Date Posted: 2026-07-10 Company Name: Hitachi Rail Denmark A/S Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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.

Job Description

Test & Commissioning Manager

About the Role

The Test & Commissioning (T&C) Manager contributes to Hitachi’s obligation to define, manage and carry out the test regime, functional tests, FAT/I-FAT, SAT, commissioning evidence and support to System Integration Testing and Trial Runs. Its specific contribution is to lead test planning, readiness criteria, execution Governance, evidence packaging, commissioning coordination and defect triage.

Key Responsibilities

Define T&C strategy, test stages, commissioning sequence, permits, access needs, resource plans and acceptance criteria.

Coordinate T&C supervisors, engineers, technicians, suppliers, laboratories, installation teams, IVVQ, safety, quality and customer witnesses.

Ensure test procedures, calibrated equipment, approved configurations, prerequisites and risk controls are ready before execution.

Track test progress, defects, retests, deviations, evidence quality and commissioning certificates.

Lead safe energisation, integration testing, SAT/site commissioning and handover to operations/maintenance.

Apply the Hitachi Code of Conduct in role-specific decisions, including ethical escalation, anti-bribery discipline, confidentiality, data protection, fair supplier/customer conduct and transparent records.

Lead test planning, readiness criteria, execution Governance, evidence packaging, commissioning coordination and defect triage.

Owns test strategy, readiness and commissioning Governance within supplier scope.

Can hold back release to test or service if prerequisites are not satisfied.

Key Interfaces

Project Manager, IVVQ Manager, Engineering Manager, Work Package Leaders, HSE Manager and Quality Manager.

T&C Supervisors, T&C Coordinator, T&C Engineers/Technicians, Test Engineer and Laboratories Manager.

Customer test/acceptance representatives, infrastructure owner access teams and suppliers.

Test/readiness reviews. Defect boards. Integrated test coordination forums.

Authority & Accountability

Accountable for T&C planning, readiness and safe evidence-based execution.

Authorised to approve test readiness within delegated competence, stop unsafe tests and require defect correction/retest.

Escalates acceptance risks, resource constraints and commissioning blockers to Project Manager.

Mandate

Demonstrate through controlled commissioning that installed systems meet requirements and are ready for acceptance and operation.

Skills & Experience

Senior T&C experience in railway systems, SCADA, telecoms, IT/OT, electrical, station or PLC-based systems.

Strong knowledge of test readiness, permits, witness management, defects and evidence control.

Ability to coordinate multiple systems in constrained railway access windows.

Resilience and resistance to stress during commissioning failures, retest pressure and customer witnessing.

Safety-first and evidence-driven leadership.

More than 7 years in test & commissioning leadership on multi-supplier, safety-critical systems.

Working in Hitachi

Our employees are our most important asset and we provide an environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment based on Working from home and office presence (40/60). Your manager will interact with you on a regular basis, ensuring you a career path that suits your needs and ambitions. Beside the traditional benefits like pension, 6 weeks of holidays, canteen etc., we also are proud of offering some good and very professional skilled colleagues. #LI-HG1 (empty)

Thank you for your interest

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. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

Equality and Diversity

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Additional info

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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