Test Engineer

Hitachi Rail; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Sweden is seeking a Test Engineer to support testing activities in both laboratory and site environments. You’ll join a small local team in Solna, contributing to testing across rail signalling projects and gaining exposure to real railway systems.

Responsibilities include designing test plans, configuring lab environments, performing functional and integration tests, and reporting results. Travel to customer sites will be required as projects demand, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in testing or related engineering field.
• Understanding of the V-model lifecycle and requirements-based testing.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Experience with test tools, simulators, laboratory environments, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, procedures, and test specifications.
• Configure, operate, and maintain laboratory test environments, including simulators, hardware, and software tools.
• Perform functional and integration testing in laboratory and simulated environments.
• Support and execute testing activities on project sites.
• Record, analyze, and report test results.
• Support troubleshooting and investigation of issues identified during testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, system, and verification teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, safety regulations, and railway industry standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methods.

Skills

Testing experience

V-model knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or Automation degree

Tools

Test tools

Simulators

Laboratory environments

Job description

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 a global provider of rail solutions. In Sweden, we deliver advanced railway signalling systems that meet the highest safety, reliability, and performance standards.

We are a small and growing local team based in Solna. Our size gives everyone the opportunity to make a visible impact, take ownership, and gain experience across different aspects of project delivery. We are now looking for a Test Engineer to support testing activities in both laboratory and site environments.

What You'll Do

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, procedures, and test specifications.
• Configure, operate, and maintain laboratory test environments, including simulators, hardware, and software tools.
• Perform functional and integration testing in laboratory and simulated environments.
• Support and execute testing activities on project sites.
• Record, analyze, and report test results.
• Support troubleshooting and investigation of issues identified during testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, system, and verification teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, safety regulations, and railway industry standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methods.

Team & Work environment

Small Local Team

You will be joining a compact team in Solna where your contribution is highly visible. You will gain broad hands-on experience and play an important role in project delivery.

Site-Based Activities

The role combines laboratory testing with periods of work on customer sites across Sweden. This provides exposure to real railway systems, customer environments, and project delivery activities.

International Collaboration

Much of our engineering support and development comes from Italy and other international locations. Strong communication skills and an ability to work effectively across cultures are important for success.

Career Development

This role offers a clear opportunity to grow. As you gain experience with site activities and customer interactions, you can develop toward taking greater ownership of site testing activities and potentially evolve into a Site Test Lead or Site Leader role.

What We're Looking For

• 2 to 5 years of experience in testing or a related engineering field.
• Understanding of the V-model lifecycle and requirements-based testing.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Experience with test tools, simulators, laboratory environments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Experience working in industrial, infrastructure, transportation, or site environments is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of railway signalling systems is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration across multiple teams and locations.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites when required.

Languages

• Swedish: Full professional proficiency
• English: Full professional proficiency

Why Join Hitachi Rail in Sweden?

• Be part of a small, growing team where your work has a direct impact.
• Gain experience in both laboratory and site-based testing activities.
• Work closely with customers and project teams on real railway projects.
• Build broad technical knowledge within signalling and rail systems.
• Collaborate with international experts across the Hitachi Rail organization.
• Develop your career toward increased responsibility in site testing and project delivery leadership.
• Contribute to the future of safe, sustainable, and efficient rail transportation in Sweden.

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.