Field Test Engineer

Hitachi Rail; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Holidays & vacation days

Life Insurance/AD&D/Disability

Job summary

Hitachi Rail seeks a seasoned field integration professional to perform installation, testing and support for CBTC and non-CBTC equipment on rail projects. You will troubleshoot, document, and coordinate field activities across multiple teams.

The role requires 5–8+ years of relevant experience (or 4+ years with a Master's), strong English communication, and a disciplined, process-driven approach to ensure compliance with client procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 5-8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 4+ years
• Demonstrates broad knowledge through moderately complex assignments
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Field experience in rail transit installation, test or support environment is significant
• Experience in support of field activities
• Strong process orientation and discipline to ensure compliance with corporate and customer procedures
• Critical thinking and ability to identify and implement efficiencies

Responsibilities

• Performs on-site installation and maintenance of Non-CBTC and CBTC equipment for wayside systems
• Initiates work processes per customer procedures
• Identifies problems detected during tests and corrects them
• Supports troubleshooting and repair of CBTC equipment
• Provides support of test Carborne and Wayside activities and planning of field activities
• Provides technical support in operation of wayside subsystems
• Collaborates across departments during integration, commissioning and support
• Documents test activities with informal and formal reports

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Rail transit field experience

Field activities support

Process orientation

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

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

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 signaling 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 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

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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.