Control Center Maintenance Engineer

Hitachi • Boston, MA

287d • $65,200 - $97,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Control Center Maintenance Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks. The position is based in Somerville, MA.

Requirements

• Proficiency in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting PTC (Positive Train Control) systems.
• Knowledge of Back Office, Wayside, and Onboard PTC systems.
• Ability to analyze data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Experience with configuring system parameters, programming wayside transponders, and configuring communication system elements.
• Familiarity with MicroLok firmware and hardware troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with implementing software upgrades.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams.
• Effective communication skills for responding to requests from MBTA and subcontractors via email and phone.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for resolving technical issues.
• Ability to provide on-call support and assist with field equipment problems.
• Ability to follow approved work plans and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Willingness to perform a variety of PTC-related duties as assigned.
• Ability to adapt to changes and updates in the field and lab activities.
• Understanding of PTC systems and related field equipment.
• Familiarity with the transportation industry, particularly rail systems, would be beneficial.

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience in working with PTC systems or similar technology might be required or highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field and lab activities, including updates, changes, and testing, by following approved work plans and procedures.
• Provide support for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, optimizing, and repairing all aspects of the Back Office, Wayside, and Onboard PTC systems.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to monitor and manage activities that lead to the successful implementation of engineering changes.
• Analyze data from PTC systems to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.
• Respond to requests from MBTA and subcontractors received via email and phone.
• If no solution is found, escalate the issue to Level II and project management.
• Perform all other PTC-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Flextime
• Training and Development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree