Associate Telecoms Engineer

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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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Telecoms Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Who We Are
Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Travel Required

25-50%

Accountabilities

• Support Design, configuration, test and commissioning activities for the telecommunication system according to the overall program schedule.

• Support Identification and analysis of requirements

• Support Identification and resolution of internal and external interfaces to the Telecommunication System (e.g. Signaling, Rolling Stock, etc.)

• Support Integration of telecommunications systems with particular attention to Wired and Wireless Networking technologies

• Participate in products selection

• Create Bill of Materials and support Purchasing Department to order equipment in particular for the Wired and Wireless telecommunications networks

• Installation and configuration, installing and configuring network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls) and radio communications hardware (base stations, antennas, DAS) at designated sites.

• RF signal optimization, performing site surveys, adjusting antenna alignment and radio signal power levels to achieve desired coverage and quality.

• Network testing and troubleshooting, conducting network performance tests, identifying, and resolving any connectivity issues or radio signal interference.

• Protocol configuration, setting up network protocols (IP addressing, routing protocols) and radio protocols (LMR and wideband).

• Documentation and reporting, creating checklists and reports including system configuration, test results and any identified issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, terminology and trends in communications engineering including the fields of radio frequency allocations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and radio frequency field strength measurements and tolerances.

• Knowledge of fiber optics, computers, digital communications processors, servers, programming, applications, software, and hardware related to radio communications.

• Knowledge of Networks design, both wired and wireless

• Experience with network architecture design

• Knowledge of network design patterns, constraints and protocols

• Working knowledge of Switching and Routing protocols

• Working knowledge of wireless communications

• Ability to use sophisticated test equipment including multi-meters, oscilloscopes and a spectrum analyzer.

• Broad knowledge of Test and commissioning processes

• Skilled in handling electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information

Desired Skills & Experience

• knowledge of telecommunications systems for the railway industry

• Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology Qualifications/ University Degree

• From 2 to 5 years of Railway System Engineering expertise

Benefits
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.Hitachi Rail-sts.com/en/careers.
It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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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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