Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Singapore seeks a Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer to lead testing activities for railway signaling systems. You will coordinate with project management, system engineers and field teams to ensure on-time, safe handover.

The role requires an engineering degree or 10+ years in railway projects, hands-on test equipment experience, and readiness for night shifts and varied work hours. Strong English skills and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Railway System projects will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong analytical, organizational and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment (multimeters, scopemeters, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Willing to work night shifts and follow project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate testing with project management, system engineers and other stakeholders.
• Plan and execute testing and commissioning activities for railway signaling systems.
• Maintain documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensure timely progress updates.
• Liaise with customers during Testing & Commissioning, Migration, and Revenue phases.
• Organize readiness reviews and manage action plans for system performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organization

Excel

English proficiency

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Railway systems experience (10+ years)

Tools

Multimeters

Scopemeters

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:

AsHitachi Rail Singapore, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide.

Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality.

Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer (Ref.No. R1012076)

at our location in Singapore

You will enjoy having these responsibilities:

• Coordination and liaising with the technical project management, the relevant system engineers and other parties involved in testing of project.
• Good knowledge in electrical circuit drawings and possess relevant testing experience of track circuits, point machines, signals and other signalling equipment.
• Responsible for coordinating installation support, T&C activities throughout the execution phase.
• Plan and execute testing and commissioning activities for railway signaling system.
• Liaison with customer during Testing & Commissioning, Migration, Software Update and Revenue Phase of projects.
• Manage interfaces with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Defining the pre-requisites and the priorities for the T&C planning.
• Report to Testing and Commissioning Manager (Urban Rail Signalling, Communications) on project progress and team activities on a weekly basis.
• Organize "readiness reviews" before system testing, and follow up on mandatory corrective actions.
• Develop and manage action plans to address system malfunctions, aiming to achieve performance targets.
• Prepare documentation (test procedures, method statements, testing and commissioning reports etc.)
• Maintain the site always neat and tidy.
• Providing comprehensive support to the T&C Manager by delivering all necessary inputs, data, schedule plan, issue list, KPI reports etc. to ensure effective communication management with both internal and external stakeholders

You have:

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Electronics, Railway Systems, or related technical discipline. Alternatively, candidates with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Railway System projects will also be considered.
• Good knowledge in electrical circuit drawings and possess relevant testing experience of track circuits, point machines, signals and other signalling equipment.
• Team player who is analytical, well-organized, resourceful, result-oriented and able to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment, including multimeters, scopemeters, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• {Hitachi Rail – Public}
• Flexibility to perform night work including weekend and public holidays when required by the project.
• Excellent command of the English language (read, written, spoken)
• Positive work attitude, good planning and organization skills.
• Willing to work Night Shifts

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers

About us

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails.

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Notes

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

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.