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Multidisciplinary Railway Maintenance Technician in Barcelona

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Hitachi Rail

17 open roles

Our summary

Hours
Fixed shift
Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Hitachi Rail is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Training in Technical Engineering, Industrial Degree, Telecommunications in the Electronics branch or related.

  • Experience in Railway Signaling and Safety works and maintenance of railway systems.

Nice to have

  • Valuable depending on experience, FPII/Higher Degree qualification in the electrical/telecommunications branches.

  • English valued.

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Vacation periods of approximately 35 working days.

  • Be Easy, which includes services for your care and that of your environment.

  • Pension plan.

  • Flexible compensation plan.

  • Economic supplements associated with the position.

  • Annual Training Plan adapted to your job position in skills, languages, technical competencies...

The role

At Hitachi Rail, we are looking for a person to join our maintenance department, specifically at the Safety Facilities in Montornés del Vallés (Barcelona).

As part of the railway signaling and safety maintenance team, your functions would include:

Preventive and corrective maintenance of:

  • Electronic interlocking.

  • HITACHI electro-hydraulic (L700H - L826H) and/or electro-mechanical switch motors using Hitachi/Alcatel technology.

  • Medium power Uninterruptible Power Supply systems (single-phase & three-phase).

  • LZB automatic train protection system.

  • Train detection systems: Sig L90, AZLM and Thales Track Circuits (TTC) axle counters.

  • HITACHI CTC 1000 centralized traffic control system.

  • ERTMS systems.

  • Fixed telecommunications systems (e.g., Huawei).

  • Video surveillance systems (e.g., Bosch).

How you'll work

Full time

  • National mobility to cover needs in any Hitachi Rail GTS Spain maintenance center (covering sick leave/permits/work peaks, etc.) assigned as the reference center for travel in Montornés del Vallés (Barcelona).

  • Shift work system according to the needs of the period of the center where you are deployed for coverage.

  • 7x24 on-call system during hours without staff presence whenever demanded for this task at the center where you are providing your services.

  • Preventive maintenance of field elements at the customer's request and attention and support for customer incidents, both remotely (by telephone) and in person if required throughout the national territory.

  • Temporary mobility to support international projects in case of need.

On our part, we offer you...

Date Posted

Location: Barcelona, Spain

2026-07-07

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Remote

No

About Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail is a global leader in the railway industry, providing comprehensive solutions for urban, mainline, and freight rail markets. The company designs and manufactures rolling stock, including high-speed trains, metros, and trams, and offers signaling systems, digital asset management, and maintenance services. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Hitachi Rail partners with transportation companies worldwide to deliver efficient and eco-friendly mobility solutions.

Industry
Rail Transportation
Founded
2015
Employees
10,000–20,000
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Hitachi Rail has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and projects in cities like Madrid and Barcelona.
  • The company offers roles in engineering, project management, and maintenance, which may require Spanish language skills for local projects.
  • Hitachi Rail is part of the larger Hitachi Group, providing opportunities for career growth and international mobility.
  • The company emphasizes sustainability and digital innovation, offering a dynamic work environment for professionals in the rail sector.

In their own words

About the company & team

Hitachi Rail GTS Spain S.A.U.

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.

Additional information

  • An organization that considers diversity and inclusion two strategic pillars: we work for gender equality, we want all generations to coexist and learn from each other; we enrich ourselves with all cultures and nationalities, we believe that all abilities are useful and necessary, and we create a safe environment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.

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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