Field Test Engineer

Hitachi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Well-Being program

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hitachi Rail GTS USA LLC. is seeking an experienced field integration and test professional to support CBTC and non-CBTC equipment on wayside systems in New York.

You will perform on-site installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field change modifications while coordinating with project teams. The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with extensive field experience in rail transit installations, strong English communication, and a proactive, process-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments
• Excellent organizational and communications skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
• Field experience in a rail transit installation, test or support environment or similar technology application is of significance
• Experience in support of field activities
• Strong process orientation and discipline to ensure compliance with both Corporate and Customer procedures
• Critical thinking, able to identify and implement better efficiencies and process improvements
• Effective communication skills to interact professionally with all levels inside and outside the organization
• Flexibility to take on additional projects and adapt to changes in priorities

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site installation and maintenance of Non- CBTC and CBTC equipment for wayside systems
• Initiates work process procedures as per customer process
• Identify problems detected during tests and corrects them as required
• Supports Troubleshooting and repair CBTC equipment as required
• Provides support of test Carborne and Wayside activities and the planning of field activities
• Provides technical support in all operational matters in the functionality of wayside subsystems
• Works with diverse departments and becomes involved in all phases of integration, commissioning and support
• Promotes customer relations / company credibility
• Investigate/Troubleshoot system anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
• Provide summaries and detailing of test activities in the form of both informal and formal test reports

Skills

English fluency

Field testing experience

CBTC knowledge

Rail transit installation

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

CBTC equipment

Job description

Location:

New York, New York, United States

Job ID:

R0141856

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail GTS USA LLC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

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:

Perform integration and test activities comprising of field support of on-going project activities. Perform Field Change modification to existing Designs as needed; Perform field troubleshooting, maintenance in CBTC equipment such as vehicle and wayside systems, and other external tasks related to test documentation and formalization of reports.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs on-site installation and maintenance of Non- CBTC and CBTC equipment for wayside systems
• Initiates work process procedures as per customer process
• Identify problems detected during tests and corrects them as required
• Supports Troubleshooting and repair CBTC equipment as required
• Provides support of test Carborne and Wayside activities and the planning of field activities
• Provides technical support in all operational matters in the functionality of wayside subsystems
• Works with diverse departments and becomes involved in all phases of integration, commissioning and support
• Promotes customer relations / company credibility
• Investigate/Troubleshoot system anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
• Provide summaries and detailing of test activities in the form of both informal and formal test reports

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 5-8+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments
• Excellent organizational and communications skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
• Field experience in a rail transit installation, test or support environment or similar technology application is of significance
• Experience in support of field activities
• Strong process orientation and discipline to ensure compliance with both Corporate and Customer procedures
• Critical thinking, able to identify and implement better efficiencies and process improvements
• Effective communication skills to interact professionally with all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Flexibility to take on additional projects and adapt to changes in priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automatic train control systems concepts and principles as well as current existing signaling standards
• Working knowledge of safety standards and practices required at project site
• Experience in installation and testing of train control systems
• Experience in customer interaction and adapting of their processes
• Working knowledge of Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) products with respect to installation support and testing a strong asset
• Experience in deploying fixed block signalling systems a strong asset
• Typically 1-2 years of successful experience in related field and successful demonstration of Key Responsibilities and Knowledge as presented above

The Company provides the following compensation range and general description of benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Salary Range: $93,890.91 - $114,536.36

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA and Well-Being plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays and vacation days
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, and Employee Assistance Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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.