Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Senior Testing and Commissioning Engineer (ETCS L2)

Company: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Location: Brisbane, QLD Work Type: Full-time Remote/On-site: Remote

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Testing & Commissioning Engineer with expertise in ETCS L2. This role is situated in Brisbane, Australia, and requires an individual comfortable managing a spectrum of tasks, from administrative duties to strategic planning, within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in the testing, commissioning, and integration of intricate signalling systems, encompassing on-board, trackside, communications, and control systems, adhering to established commissioning procedures.
• Conduct factory and site testing as necessitated by project requirements.
• Participate in identifying faults during initial setup (set to work) and throughout the commissioning phase.
• Assist the Commissioning Manager, or their designated representative, in ensuring the timely generation of project-level Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports.
• Support the Commissioning Manager, or their delegate, in the ongoing enhancement of project documentation.
• Manage the loading and verification of software configurations.
• Provide support to engineering and validation teams as required, including:
• Executing test cases and procedures in a laboratory setting to facilitate lab integration activities.
• Ensuring that site test execution plans are viable for implementation in the field or target environment.
• Attend project progress meetings as and when required.
• Uphold the company's and the project's Work, Health, and Safety requirements in the execution of all test and commissioning activities.
• Support the Functional Manager in assessing the performance of assigned personnel, identifying the need for additional resources with project justification, and pinpointing training requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a comparable discipline.
• An IRSE Electronic Systems Tester License or an Electrical Trade qualification is desirable.
• 5-10 years of experience in the Rail industry or a comparable sector, demonstrating capability and proficiency in:
• Safety systems equipment and environments.
• The use of test equipment, such as digital and analog multimeters, insulation meters, and similar tools.
• The use of computer-based test software, including tools like Wireshark.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of incident/accident investigation processes.
• Familiarity with ERP and Configuration Management tools.
• Knowledge of database tools.
• Understanding of the tendering process.
• Experience with budgeting and cost estimation.

About Hitachi Rail:

Hitachi Rail is committed to fostering a sustainable business through diversity. We collaborate with internal networks to continuously improve our policies and products, focusing on areas such as accessible, sustainable design and achieving better gender balance. Our efforts are guided by our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit, creating a workplace where individuals feel comfortable and have opportunities to thrive.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a global organisation that supports a good work-life balance.
• Numerous avenues for career advancement, with available training and development.
• Salary Continuance Insurance.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. You can discover more about us and our latest job opportunities at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

Hitachi Rail values diversity in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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