RAM Engineer

Location:

Paço de Arcos, Portugal

Job ID:

R0151788

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Portugal , S.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

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:

We are currently looking for a Signalling/System RAM Engineer to join Hitachi Rail GTS in Portugal. The position is based in Paço de Arcos, Portugal.

As a RAM Engineer, you will be integrated into the RAM team of Hitachi Rail within the Line of Business Signalling and Rail Solutions. You will be appointed as RAM Work Package Leader on signalling, communications or turnkey projects, both Urban and Railway.

A RAM Engineer is responsible for:

• Implementing the RAM programme throughout the project lifecycle, managing RAM activities forecast, planning and execution.
• Implementing or coordinating RAM deliverables and studies based on state-of-the-art techniques, applicable standards and project requirements.
• Ensuring execution of RAM activities throughout Projects, Bids and products lifecycle, in accordance with Hitachi Rail processes and guidelines.
• RAM activities planning and support.
• RAM activities budget forecast and management.
• Providing feedback to the project/product design team from the early phases of the project/product lifecycle.
• Performing Failure Mode and Effects Criticality Analysis.
• Reliability modelling through RBDs, FTA, Markov Chains, Petri-Nets, etc.
• Performing Life Cycle Cost analysis.
• Performing product reliability predictions according to International Standards IEC 61709:2017, MIL-HDBK 217F, FIDES, etc.
• Ensuring RAM parameters performance demonstration in operation.
• Applying the FRACAS process.
• Ensuring that suppliers are provided with appropriate RAM requirements.
• Managing internal and external interfaces with other departments, suppliers, partners and clients.
• Ensuring the development, improvement and implementation of RAM standard processes.
• Coordinating with the Project RAMS Manager while hierarchically reporting to the Head of RAM function.

Technical & Professional Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in RAMS.
• Background in Reliability Engineering in products/systems for industry (Railway, Aerospace, etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of Isograph Software or equivalent is considered an advantage.

Education & Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent technical background.

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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About Us

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