SCADA Systems Engineer – Rail & Field Deployment

Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A.; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Portugal, S.A. is seeking a System Engineer – SCADA Systems in Portugal to formalize specifications, assemble system elements, and verify designs against requirements.

The role acts as the technical interface for SCADA matters and involves IVVQ activities, on-site installation support, and documentation. The candidate should have 2–3 years in SCADA, be fluent in English, and be open to travel abroad for extended periods.

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 engineering and design tools, including Visio.
• 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

SCADA systems

Read drawings

SCADA architecture

Analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

English fluent

French preferred

Travel availability

Education

Electronics/Automation Eng degree

Tools

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Hitachi Rail Portugal, S.A. is seeking a System Engineer – SCADA Systems in Portugal to formalize specifications, assemble system elements, and verify designs against requirements.

The role acts as the technical interface for SCADA matters and involves IVVQ activities, on-site installation support, and documentation. The candidate should have 2–3 years in SCADA, be fluent in English, and be open to travel abroad for extended periods.