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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:

We are currently looking for a RAMS Engineer to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal.

A RAMS Engineer is responsible for:

• Perform RAMS engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with applicable railway standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain RAM Plans and Safety Plans, as applicable.
• Conduct Hazard Identification (HAZID) studies, HAZOP analyses and other safety assessment activities.
• Perform Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety analyses, including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Event Tree Analysis (ETA).
• Perform reliability prediction analyses using Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs) and FMEA techniques.
• Manage and maintain the Project Hazard Log.
• Identify, manage and track Safety Related Application Conditions (SRACs) and exported constraints.
• Prepare RAMS reports, analyses and technical documentation.
• Support project reviews and perform peer reviews of RAMS deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Verification & Validation and other project stakeholders to ensure compliance with RAMS requirements.
• Support safety demonstration and regulatory compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Up to 3 years of experience in railway signalling systems and/or RAMS engineering activities.
• Knowledge of railway RAMS methodologies and processes.
• Experience performing FTA, FMECA, HAZID, HAZOP and reliability analyses.
• Knowledge of RAMS software tools is considered an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports and documentation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.

Standards & Qualifications

• Knowledge of railway standards EN 50126-1/-2, EN 50128 and EN 50129.
• Understanding of railway safety and system assurance principles.
• Fluency in English (mandatory).
• Portuguese language skills are considered an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proactive and problem-solving oriented mindset.
• Autonomy and perseverance.
• Sense of responsibility, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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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