Junior Condition Monitoring & Analytics Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in London seeks a skilled Predictive Maintenance Engineer to join our hybrid team. You will develop tools to improve maintenance workflows and reliability using CBM/RCM, data science, and Python-based prognostics.

Strong rail or manufacturing experience and data analysis skills are essential. You will collaborate with the maintenance organisation to reduce downtime, validate prognostic models, and integrate diagnostics with TCMS interfaces.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• Experience in railway domain or similar industry preferred.
• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL with exposure to PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Review and design main train subsystems focusing on maintainability, availability, reliability and CBM rule application.
• Develop prognostic algorithms, based on logic, signals and operational data.
• Implement prognostic algorithms using Python, PySpark and other technologies.
• Analyse diagnostics and maintenance data to identify trends and improve reliability.
• Study vehicle FMECA/FMEA and maintenance plans; support RCM design activities.

Skills

Python

SQL

PySpark

PowerBI

Data Science

RCM

CBM

Machine Learning

Big Data

UML

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Python

SQL

PySpark

Git

SVN

PowerBI

Job description

Location:(HRE/RSU) London LudgateJob ID:R0108106Date Posted:2025-10-16Company Name:Hitachi Rail UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):OtherJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA 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:Your new roleHere at Hitachi Rail, we have a fantastic and unique opportunity for an experienced Predictive Maintenance Engineer to join the team. Based from our London HQ, working on a hybrid basis the experience Predictive Maintenance Engineer with be responsible for improving service quality and equipment reliability by developing tools and systems for improving workflows and optimising maintenance processes using suitable practices, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Condition Base Maintenance (CBM) methodology and Data Science Techniques.The Predictive Maintenance Engineer will play a critical role in connecting field operations with the maintenance organisation, helping minimise downtime and failure rates and maximize train operation. The successful candidate ideally would come from either an Electronics or Software engineering background but must have strong experience coding in Python and expose/experience with data science technologies.Other key responsibilities include:Review and design main train subsystems with focus on maintainability, availability, reliability and CBM rule applicationDevelop prognostic algorithms, principles based on its logic, signals/events/operational information within related resolution and sampling timing and prescriptions for maintenanceImplement prognostic algorithms with different proprietary technologies and coding languages such a Pyspark , Python, PowerBIAnalyse diagnostics and maintenance dataMonitor prognostic system performances and statistical analysis on collected data to identify critical trends and conditions.Support prognostic algorithm verification and validation. This will include simulations with TCMS simulator and historical diagnostic data, analysis of maintenance reports and on field failures.Study and review of the vehicle FMECA/FMEA and maintenance planSupport and participate in RCM design activities.Master the communication among the diagnostic MMI interfaces, TCMS, the specific on-board subsystem controllers and on-ground systemWrite and review maintenance procedures and plans, train users on CBM.About youEngineering Degree, preferably Electrical or Electronics EngineeringExperience in railway domain (preferred) or other manufacturing industry such as avionics, automotive or R&D.Experience in coding with Python, SQL, preferably Pyspark, and versioning tools (SVN, Git)Familiar with PowerBI dashboard development.Able to interpret electrical drawings, system specification software specification (e.g., UML) and mechanical drawingsExperience in prediction/CBM algorithms.Experience in statistical analysis including quality control, multiple linear regression models, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, re-sampling techniques.Experience in big data analysis techniques both unsupervised and supervised machine learningGood understanding of RCM methodologyAble to write technical specification for software and electronic systemsAble to manage relationship with suppliers and end-customersAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAn understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environmentDesirableExperience in maintenance of vehicle railways equipmentExperience in design of vehicle railway systemWhat we offerWe value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:Competitive salaryAnnual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.25 days holidayPension scheme with contributions up to 9%Private medical insurancePersonal Accident insuranceGroup Income protectionGroup Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWe also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.#LI-GF1Thank 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.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail