Senior Wayside & Onboard Service Engineer (IXL)
HitachiLocation:
Kolkata, West Bengal, IndiaJob ID:
R0125024Date Posted:
2026-04-27Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
OtherJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout 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 Senior Wayside & On-Board Service Engineer for IXL subsystem 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 Kolkata, India
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 organization 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.
About the Position:
The purpose of this role is to perform effective maintenance services under Annual Maintenance contract of Metro projects at Hitachi Rail and ensure System upkeep /availability for smooth Metro operations. Role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced Metro environment. This role ensures the reliability, safety, and efficiency of IXL equipment and software, supporting uninterrupted train operations. Position will be based on site locations near to Metro project and candidate should be open to move from one location / project to other based on business requirement.
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure the execution of maintenance activities on site in accordance with the contractual KPIs
- Expert level system support on AMC for routine maintenance and troubleshooting during failure.
- Perform high level maintenance activities on IXL hardware and software, point machines, Signals etc.
- Escalate unresolved issues to design/OEM/vendor teams with detailed technical reports.
- Coordinate with IXL design team to resolve critical issues and root cause analysis (RCA).
- To conduct analysis of failures, prepare reports, routine business communications.
- Download regular MLK-II logs, analyze and investigate error & warnings to fix the issues.
- Ensure periodic changeover of MLK system, ensure proper health of power supply.
- Ensure proper maintenance of signals, point machines etc of outdoor equipment’s
- Develop and maintain proper documentation of maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Follow safety precautions, work permit guidelines of Metro rail while working.
- Ensure safety checks after completing the maintenance or troubleshooting.
- Perform shift and emergency duties when required
- This role requires 24x7 support to customers on a shift basis (telephonic support other than normal working hours) and hence night hours working sometimes.
- Ensure monitoring of the day-to-day maintenance performance and provide technical reporting to the Client.
- Ensure the availability of adequate stock and repair process activation
Key Experience Preferred:
- 5+ Years working experience in IXL of Metro / Railways Signaling.
- Excellent understanding of IXL indoor & outdoor system of Metro rail
- Strong hands-on experience on various IXL equipment’s such as indoor EI, Point m/c, axle counter, Signals etc.
- Working knowledge of power supply, and wiring connections etc. used in IXL
- Basic knowledge of switches and communication networks.
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work under pressure in a 24/7 operational environment
Education/Qualifications Preferred:
- Batchelor’s Degree or Diploma in Electrical / Electronics / Computer Science / Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent.
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