Vehicle Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi Rail is looking for a Site Engineer that can apply their practical skills and experience to support the Rolling Stock team for activities including but not limited to Troubleshooting, Corrective Maintenance of Hitachi Rail’s Rolling Stock fleet in Taiwan, to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of its railway vehicles. The position is based in Sang-Ying Project Depot

Accountabilities:
-Safety Compliance. Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment; Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
-Conduct functional and performance tests on mechanical, electrical, and Rolling Stock specific software systems; Record and analyze test data, identifying any discrepancies or faults.

Service & Maintenance:
-Following Hitachi Rail’s Maintenance Manuals, carry out scheduled inspections and preventative maintenance activities on Rolling Stock, to identify wear, damage, or malfunctions of its mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and software systems.
-Following Hitachi Rail’s Maintenance Manuals, carry out corrective maintenance activities on Rolling Stock, in case of faults found on the vehicles’ mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and software systems.

Troubleshooting and Repair:
-Using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques diagnose issues during operations.
-Perform repairs or adjustments as necessary to ensure the proper functioning of all Rolling Stock systems.
-Collect and support in the analysis of logs in order to find the root cause of any issues identified during operations.
-Collaborate with engineers to resolve more complex technical problems.
-Verify the proper integration and operation of various subsystems, such as propulsion, braking, VAC.

Quality Assurance:
-Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies during all the maintenance activities.
-In collaboration with the Engineering department, rework any modifications as a result of improvements to the vehicles or address any open items raised by the Client.

Communication and Reporting:
-Provide regular updates on operations progress to supervisors and engineers.
-Document maintenance results, including any issues found and corrective actions taken.
-Document findings and report issues to supervisors for further action -Prepare detailed reports on test outcomes and any issues encountered.

Record-Keeping / Tools / Material:
-Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities -Update maintenance logs, databases, and reports as required -Issue NCR report on the faulty items to be shipped to repair -Ensure tools are stored properly and are readily available for use -Support the Warehouse keeper in the Material identification / withdrawal

Required Skills/ Knowledge:
1. Engineering degree or equivalent. Vocational training or an associate degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical or electrical technology) is preferred.
2. Previous working experiences in a technical role involving mechanical or electrical systems, preferably in the rail industry.”