Field Test Engineer – Rail CBTC & Systems

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

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.