Electrical Systems Engineer (TMS)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Annual bonus potential

Pension scheme with up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits plan

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in Doncaster seeks an engineer to provide expert support across electrical systems for Hitachi fleets, performing root cause analysis, fault understanding, and developing mitigations alongside long-term corrective actions. The role can be based from any UK location.

You will write clear, detailed technical reports, support depot teams and progress corrective actions through the Change Approval Process, with emphasis on health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems and on-train investigations.
• Strong written English and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet targets.
• Desirable: railway industry experience and UK safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on electrical systems for Hitachi fleets.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop long-term corrective actions.
• Write detailed technical reports and support depot teams.
• Progress actions through Change Approval Process and documentation.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hands-on engineering

Clear English communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0112011 Date Posted: 2026-06-16

Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science 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.

Your new role

To provide expert support across Electrical systems for a range of Hitachi fleets, ensuring reliable and high-performing operations. You will undertake root cause analysis of engineering issues, developing a thorough understanding of faults and identifying effective mitigations alongside long-term corrective actions. The role will also involve progressing these solutions through to implementation readiness, supporting the successful delivery of improvements across the fleet. This role can be based from any of our UK locations.

Working as part of the Service and Maintenance Central Engineering team, the successful applicant will:

• Be responsible for an assigned set of electrical systems (where possible, the systems will be assigned appropriate to existing experience, while bearing in mind the skill set of the other members of the team, too);
• Provide detailed engineering analysis of the assigned systems, as appropriate to any in-service issues identified on the trains, and work towards containment of the issue, root cause analysis, and subsequent long-term corrective action;
• Write clear, detailed technical reports on any investigations carried out, including details of subsequent actions and any recommendations;
• Support technical teams at depots in respect of the assigned systems;
• Progress corrective actions through the Change Approval Process, ready for implementation on the appropriate fleets, to include appropriate documentation and evidence;
• Support relevant hardware and software development, as appropriate;
• Assist as needed in the creation or amendment of documents for maintenance and overhaul activities of the assigned systems;
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers as appropriate to the issues under investigation;
• Follow and, where appropriate, assist in the development of relevant procedures to ensure smooth progression of work;
• Develop a good working relationship with the Engineers in the Project Engineering team based in London, who are responsible for trains before service delivery;
• Develop a good working relationship with Hitachi colleagues in Mito, Japan;
• Support learning and development within the Service and Maintenance team, including the development of Graduate Engineers;
• Ensure adequate levels of Health, Safety and Environmental concerns are maintained in all aspects of their work and in accordance with company policies.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements Engineering degree, or the ability to demonstrate degree level working Excellent knowledge of any electrical systems, both technically and operationally. Comfortable with ‘hands on’ engineering for on-train investigations when needed. Ability to work with minimal supervision, to clear targets and deliverables, and within a tight project support environment. Ability to work under own initiative. Good English written skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Commitment to working as part of a team. Commitment to the effective implementation of equal opportunities policies. Sound understanding of health and safety requirements in a practical working environment.

Desirable Requirements Experience in the Railway Industry. Knowledge of the UK Railway Operations and Engineering Safety Management System. Yellow Book Course and/or Common Safety Method Course, or similar. Chartered, or working towards Chartered status. Applications from candidates of any level of relevant experience will be considered. The right person for the team will be given training and support to suit their experience.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Closing date for applications is 27th September 2026 #LI-AH1

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. 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.

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