Rail SCADA Systems Engineer - Innovation in Portugal

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Portugal; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A. in Portugal is seeking a System Engineer - SCADA Systems to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal.

Key responsibilities include formalising specifications, coordinating subsystem development, and acting as the technical interface for SCADA matters. The role requires 2–3 years in SCADA, a degree in Electronics/Control & Automation, and fluent English; travel abroad is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in SCADA Systems Engineering.
• Ability to read architectural and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems architecture, integration and configuration.
• Experience with Visio and design tools.
• High competency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English (mandatory) and French (preferred).
• Availability to travel and stay abroad for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Formalise the specifications and engineering plans used to develop the solution/product.
• Assemble the solution/product elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate the design, behaviour, interactions and performance, ensuring compliance with system requirements.
• Demonstrate that the solution/product satisfies the approved operational needs and is ready for production, testing, installation, operation and support.
• Plan and coordinate subsystem development activities within the agreed architecture and design constraints, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and company processes.
• Act as the project-wide technical interface for SCADA matters, ensuring subsystem interfaces are defined, consistent and complete.
• Manage Technical Requirements within his/her domain.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system requirements, design, configuration, installation and testing documents.
• Provide technical expertise during Design Reviews with internal teams and customers.
• Support the definition of Operations & Maintenance activities.
• Perform IVVQ activities, including system configuration, verification, validation and FAT tests.
• Support onsite installation activities.
• Perform T&C activities, including system start-up, on-site configuration and acceptance testing.
• Support configuration control and management in conjunction with the Configuration Manager.
• Prepare training documentation and provide technical training when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and Lessons Learned activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

French (optional)

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A. in Portugal is seeking a System Engineer - SCADA Systems to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal.

Key responsibilities include formalising specifications, coordinating subsystem development, and acting as the technical interface for SCADA matters. The role requires 2–3 years in SCADA, a degree in Electronics/Control & Automation, and fluent English; travel abroad is expected.