At a Glance
- Tasks: Support electrical systems for Hitachi fleets and ensure high-performance operations.
- Company: Join Hitachi Rail UK, a leader in engineering and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent career growth and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the railway industry with hands-on problem-solving.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent experience; strong knowledge of electrical systems.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job ID: R
Overview
Your new role: Provide expert support across electrical systems for a range of Hitachi fleets, ensuring reliable and high‑performing operations. You will undertake root cause analysis of engineering issues, developing a thorough understanding of faults and identifying effective mitigations alongside long‑term corrective actions. The role will also involve progressing these solutions through to implementation readiness, supporting the successful delivery of improvements across the fleet.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert support across electrical systems ensuring reliable and high‑performing operations.
- Undertake root cause analysis of engineering issues, develop understanding of faults and identify effective mitigations alongside long‑term corrective actions.
- Progress solutions through to implementation readiness, supporting successful delivery of improvements across the fleet.
- Be responsible for an assigned set of electrical systems and conduct detailed engineering analysis of any in‑service issues.
- Contain issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long‑term corrective actions.
- Write clear, detailed technical reports on investigations and recommendations.
- Support technical teams at depots regarding the assigned systems.
- Progress corrective actions through the Change Approval Process and prepare documentation for implementation.
- Support relevant hardware and software development.
- Assist in creating or amending documents for maintenance and overhaul activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and engineer teams.
- Assist in developing procedures for smooth work progression.
- Support learning and development within the Service and Maintenance team, including Graduate Engineers.
- Ensure health, safety and environmental concerns are maintained in all work.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential Requirements
- Engineering degree or equivalent demonstration of degree‑level work.
- Excellent knowledge of electrical systems both technically and operationally.
- Ability to perform hands‑on investigations on trains when required.
- Ability to work independently, meet targets and deliverables, and handle tight project support environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Commitment to teamwork and equal opportunities policies.
- Sound understanding of health and safety in a practical environment.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in the railway industry.
- Knowledge of UK Railway Operations and Engineering Safety Management system.
- Yellow Book Course and/or Common Safety Method Course or similar.
- Chartered status or working towards it.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday.
- Potential annual performance‑related bonus.
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%.
- Private medical insurance.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Group income protection.
- Group life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Additional perks chosen from a flexible plan.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. We are committed to an inclusive environment and are an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2026.
Electrical Systems Engineer (TMS) in Doncaster employer: Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
Hitachi Rail UK Limited is an exceptional employer located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides extensive benefits including competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive health insurance, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported. The inclusive culture fosters diversity and encourages professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in engineering.
Contact Details:
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. Recruitment Team
