Pre-Sales Maintenance Specialist

Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Job ID:

R0016028

Date Posted:

2023-02-17

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for passionate Pre-Sales Maintenance Specialist, who is driven to exceed expectations in an international environment. Do you want to be a part of prestigious projects whose outcome will affect a lot of people every day? Then the role as Pre-Sales Maintenance Specialist at Hitachi Rail might be something for you!

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. Everything we do here is full of life. And we´re committed to developing infrastructure that benefits even more people. From the iconic bullet train in Japan, to sustainable metro systems in Europe and inspiring the next generation in North America. We´re connecting, evolving, protecting and investing in even more. And there´s so much for you to get involved in, learn from, and flourish doing.

Working with us in Germany

Munich is the Hitachi Rail headquarter in Germany. A diverse, inclusive and responsible culture is the root of our company where we consider hiring the right people and treating them well, as key factors of our sustainable success. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with pioneering spirits, driven by customer satisfaction and company global growth. As member of the global Hitachi Rail group, you may be offered to take part in global projects and to team-up with colleagues from around the world.

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay and VDU Work Station Glasses. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Role responsibilities:

• Act as a link between the ultimate users and Hitachi Rail’s Engineering by advising on key maintenance requirements and developments in the German railway market
• Develop and maintain a network of connections with maintenance organisations in Germany
• Support the development of a business strategy for Hitachi Rail’s maintenance offering in Germany
• Understand the needs of customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet them, setting objectives in order to develop and improve the business
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure that designs are optimised to meet maintenance needs and products can be manufactured cost effectively
• Provide technical support in business development activities in Germany, including active participation in customers meetings, response to RFI and PQ
• Lead the response to ITTs on matters related to maintenance, by liaising with the relevant organisations in Hitachi Rail
• Guide, support and contribute towards negotiations and contract acquisition during a bidding phase
• Provide support in the corporate approval process according to the current standards and processes
• Comply with and implement Hitachi Rail’s Health and Safety policy.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required by the job

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• Experience in German/CEE railway industry
• Experience in railway maintenance sector
• Collaboration and good relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and Meet Deadlines
• Available to undertake frequent business travelling within Germany

Soft Skills:

• Experience in a railway manufacturing organisation
• Experience in TCO evaluation approach and models
• Experience in design for maintenance engineering
• Experience in fleet management
• Knowledge of RAMS disciplines
• Railway transportation market/models knowledge (Technical and economical)
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Languages:

• English - Full professional proficiency is mandatory
• German - Full professional proficiency is highly appreciated
• Italian and/or other commonly spoken European languages is a plus

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at 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. #LI-HG1