Field Service Engineer

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.

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• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on railway signalling and telecommunications systems.
• Diagnose faults, replace components, execute repairs and restore normal operation within contractual response times.
• Execute system tests, inspections, measurements and functional verifications following internal procedures and railway standards.
• Ensure first-line support for incidents occurring on the national railway network (RFN).
• Support installation, integration and configuration of equipment on-site.
• Conduct commissioning activities, including start‑up, cabling checks, system configuration, and functional/acceptance tests.
• Perform activities in full compliance with railway safety rules and technical standards.
• Maintain accurate technical records, logs, non-conformities and reports.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Centre, engineering teams and project teams to resolve technical issues.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on recurrent problems and system improvements.
• Ensure configuration control of installed equipment according to company processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience in railway signalling, electrotechnical systems, telecommunications, automation or related areas.
• Experience working on the National Railway Network (RFN) is a strong advantage.
• Valid certification in “Segurança Ferroviária para Técnicos” (IET 77) or ability to obtain it.
• Solid knowledge in low voltage systems, circuits, schematics, testing tools, and electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and signalling documentation.
• Fluent Portuguese and English.
• Valid driving licence and availability for on-call rotations.

• Knowledge of CENELEC railway standards (EN 50126/128/129).
• Previous experience in field environments with strict safety and operational constraints.