Electrical Systems Engineer

Location:

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0091770

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

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:

Your New Role

The Electrical Systems Engineer will be responsible to theElectricalEngineering Manager for the investigation of maintenance and safety related defects andsubsequentengineering solutions to ensure contractual reliability targets are achieved and maintenance practices implemented / improved. You will also be responsible for activities relating to design modifications andsubsequentapplications for customer / regulatory approval for changes

What you’ll be doing

The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Responsible for investigation of maintenance, reliability and safety related defects raised by our internal customers ensuring compliance with stakeholder and UK legislative requirements. 
• Assist in the development of documented engineering procedures, practices and policies. 
• Assist in the co-ordination of continuous improvement programmes to ensure contractual requirements are achieved. 
• Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post 
• Provide detailed engineering analysis of assigned complex issues, and work towards containment of the issue, root cause analysis, and subsequent development of long-term corrective actions. 
• Write clear, detailed technical reports on any investigations carried out, including details of subsequent actions and any recommendations. 
• Progress corrective actions through the Change Approval Process, ready for implementation on the appropriate fleets, to include appropriate documentation and evidence. 
• Assist as needed in the creation or amendment of documents for maintenance and overhaul activities of electrical systems and/or components. 
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers as appropriate to the issues under investigation. 
• Follow and, where appropriate, assist in the development of relevant procedures to ensure smooth progression of work. 
• Develop a good working relationship with design engineering and manufacturing engineering teams.  
• Support learning and development within the Service and Maintenance team, including the development of new and Graduate Engineers. 
• Ensure adequate levels of Health, Safety and Environmental concerns are maintained in all aspects of their work and in accordance with company policies 

About you

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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.

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