Signaling Maintenance Protege Trainee

Location:

Kuala-Lumpur, Malaysia

Job ID:

R1012716

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail GTS Malaysia Sdn Bhd

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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:

As Hitachi Rail STS, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide. 

Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality.  

  

Signaling Maintenance Protégé Trainee (Ref. No. R1012716) 

at our location in Kuala-Lumpur 

  

You will enjoy having these responsibilities: 

• Conduct systematic inspections and preventive maintenance of railway signalling systems to ensure operational reliability and compliance with engineering standards.
• Perform advanced fault diagnosis on signalling, electrical, and electromechanical subsystems. Analyse root causes and implement corrective actions to minimise system downtime.
• Lead and execute repairs or replacement of defective components—including circuits, relays, control modules, trackside equipment, and communication interfaces—while applying engineering best practices.
• Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities comply with railway safety regulations, engineering codes of practice, and operational procedures. Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to PPE and safe work requirements.
• Prepare accurate technical documentation, maintenance records, and incident reports. Provide engineering insights and recommendations to support system improvements, reliability initiatives, and asset lifecycle planning.

  

You have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering or Railway Signaling is preferred
• Prior work in railway or transit systems maintenance is highly valued
• Apprenticeship or on-the-job training in signaling systems

• Ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends
• Willing to be based in Johor (Segamat, Kluang or Kempas)
• Strong problem-solving skills and calmness under pressure
• Good communication skills for coordination with train operators and other crew members

Our Talent Acquisition Team is looking forward to hearing from you 
 

We look forward to receiving your application in just a few clicks via our career portal. 

For further information about Hitachi Rail as an employer visit us on www.hitachirail.com/careers  

  

About us 

Our motivation is the mobility turnaround. To achieve this, our teams find innovative products and solutions that ensure the operation and reliability of the entire rail network and increase capacities on the rails. 

Our projects are diverse. To make our teams even stronger, we are looking for your support. In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits: 
 

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams 

• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones! 

• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company 

  

Notes 

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries. We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company. We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. 

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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