O&M ENGINEERING

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS S.P.A. in Manila seeks an experienced O&M Engineer to join a fast-paced team supporting railway systems across international projects.

The role requires a minimum 3 years of railway system engineering experience, knowledge of metro subsystems, and strong communication skills. You will contribute to budgeting, maintenance planning, and handover activities from design to operation, ensuring on-time deliverables and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years railway system engineering experience.
• Knowledge of the integrated railway subsystems and interfaces within metro systems.
• Experience with international projects and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proposal of Budget O&M Engineering activities on projects and O&M operating costs;
• Ensure apportionment of O&M project requirements and Asset Management strategy.
• Ensure on time provision of O&M deliverables in accordance with project schedule and budget.
• Prepare and issue guidelines for O&M Manuals, Training, Spare Parts, Tools, Pricing documents.
• Review design changes and participate in design reviews with the DB team.
• Support handover and transfer of requirements to The Operator; review during life cycle.
• Support maintenance activities from a technical perspective and during warranty period.

Skills

Railway system engineering

Metro system architecture

Signalling knowledge

Power supply knowledge

Rolling stock knowledge

International project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Lean and Agile experience

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent technical background

Job description

## O&M ENGINEERINGApply: Onsite: (STS)Philippines: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0132538**Location:**(STS)Philippines**Job ID:**R0132538**Date Posted:**2026-09-17**Company Name:**HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.**Profession (Job Category):**Other**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:****Hitachi Rail** is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated ****O&**M Engineer** who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in **Manila- PHILIPPINES**.**Who We Are****Hitachi Rail** is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.**Accountabilities*** Ensure the proposal of Budget O&M Engineering activities on projects as well as O&M operating costs;* Ensure apportionment of O&M project requirements;* Ensure appropriate Asset Management strategy;* Ensure on time provision of O&M deliverables in accordance with project schedule and budget;* Ensure the preparation and issuing of guidelines for O&M Manuals, Training, Spare Parts, Special Tools, Pricing documents;* Ensure preparation and delivery of Operational analysis, Operation and Maintenance Plans, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Procedures, and Mobilization Plan, Obsolescence Management Plan, Condition Based Maintenance topics;* Ensure preparation and delivery of Configuration Management Plans and Obsolescence Management Plan;* Ensure the preparation and review of Design Change requests and participate in design review activities proposed by the DB team;* Ensure the actual and effective execution of the handover (transfer of requirements and review of design during project life cycle) from Design and Build team to The Operator;* Ensure the preparation of Technical specifications for spare parts and service contracts;* Ensure the analysis of performance data (both operation & maintenance);* Ensure the implementation and the execution of failure report analysis and corrective action identification;* Ensure the definition, execution and updating of the Mobilization Plan;* Ensure the review of manuals delivered by the subcontractors;* Participate to projects, bidding and delivery phases within project schedule.* Support the Hand Over Finalization* Support, from Technical perspective the Maintenance activities* Support the Warranty period**Required Skills/Knowledge*** Pioneering Spirt* Integrity* Minimum 3 years railway system engineering experience and knowledge of the integrated systems that comprise a metro system, the architechural design of each sub-system, and the interfaces between them; including but not limited to the signalling, power supply, rolling stock, MEPS sub-systems, telecoms, civil works, platform screen doors* knowledge and experience in application of the rules and regulations (applicable to local and/or international environment) pertaining railway traffic management, train driving, access to track and working trackside, working with high, medium, low voltage equipment; The skill include basic knowledge of commonly used railway safety management systems.* International experience and ability to manage internationals projects* Knowledge of maintainability design and implementation process. The skill includes the ability to review maintenance documentation from sub-suppliers, the ability to plan maintenance activities necessary to keep systems or equipment in full operation.* Knowledge of Maintenance task and its economical impact on the Total Cost of Ownership* Willing to take on big challenges with large-scale International projects* techniques and ways to handle the relationship with a supplier in a integrated supply chain approach;* Experience in commissioning of railway System* Willing to cover global role* Excellent communication skills* Person on which is easy to work with* Negotiation Skills* Leadership Skills* Experience in modern Lean and Agile Organization**Education/Qualifications** Engineering Degree or equivalent technical background. **Languages** Fluent Knowledge of English (written & spoken).**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.**