[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hitachi · Copenhagen, Denmark # Laboratories Manager Copenhagen, Denmark Full-time Manager or lead Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/laboratories-manager/job/R0138908) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Laboratories Manager ## Job description ### 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 Laboratories Manager About the Role Laboratories Manager contributes to Hitachi’s obligation to define, manage and carry out the test regime, including functional tests, FAT/I-FAT, SAT, commissioning evidence and support to System Integration Testing and Trial Runs. Its specific contribution is to maintain test environments, lab integrity, equipment readiness and support FAT/I-FAT/regression activities. ### Key Responsibilities Define laboratory strategy, access rules, safety controls, cybersecurity arrangements, calibration needs, equipment register and booking process. Maintain lab configurations, simulators, test benches, software/firmware versions and network connectivity. Support FAT, integration tests, regression tests, troubleshooting, training preparation and evidence capture. Coordinate lab baseline control with Configuration & Defect Manager, Cybersecurity, Engineering and suppliers. Control lab incidents, defects, changes, housekeeping and readiness for witnessed testing. Apply the Hitachi Code of Conduct in role-specific decisions, including ethical escalation, anti-bribery discipline, confidentiality, data protection, fair supplier/customer conduct and transparent records. Maintain test environments, lab integrity, equipment readiness and support FAT/I-FAT/regression activities. Owns lab configuration and readiness of test environments. Can hold back lab use/release if environments are not controlled. Key Interfaces IVVQ Manager, T&C Manager, Test Engineer, Engineering Manager and Cybersecurity Manager. Work Package Leaders, suppliers, Quality and Configuration & Defect Manager. Training Manager where labs are used for training preparation. Customer test-lab stakeholders. Lab readiness reviews. Defect/release reviews. Authority & Accountability Accountable for safe, controlled and representative laboratory environments. Authorised to control lab access, reject unapproved configurations and require calibration/safety/security corrections. Escalates lab capacity, readiness or configuration risks to IVVQ/T&C leadership. Mandate Provide controlled laboratory environments that reduce site risk and support credible testing, troubleshooting and training. ### Skills & Experience Experience managing integration laboratories, test benches or simulation environments for rail, telecoms, automation or IT/OT systems. Strong configuration, cybersecurity, calibration, safety and test-equipment management skills. Ability to balance lab availability with baseline control. Resilience and resistance to stress during FAT deadlines, troubleshooting and witnessed tests. Structured, practical and safety-conscious approach. More than 5–7 years in lab/staging environment management and configuration control. ### Working in Hitachi Our employees are our most important asset and we provide an environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance and we offer a flexible hybrid work environment based on Working from home and office presence (40/60). Your manager will interact with you on a regular basis, ensuring you a career path that suits your needs and ambitions. Beside the traditional benefits like pension, 6 weeks of holidays, canteen etc., we also are proud of offering some good and very professional skilled colleagues. #LI-HG1 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](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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Copenhagen, Denmark - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/laboratories-manager/job/R0138908) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Change Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/af07dc5c6b9db94e17b5/) Copenhagen, Denmark ### [Construction Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/1c2c09d365ac5a1ac2e8/) Copenhagen, Denmark ### [Contract Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/870d2f8b908193b3bd1d/) Copenhagen, Denmark ### [Health, Safety & Environmental Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/581207973139e7d5d4be/) Copenhagen, Denmark ### [Interface and Integration Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/a74b55c7afe0ea4e53f1/) Copenhagen, Denmark ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Veterinary Laboratory Scientist in Brisbane, Queensland | Laboratories at IDEXX](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/idexx-laboratories/jobs/108dcf51c12f5762fd6a/) IDEXX Laboratories · Brisbane, Queensland ### [Laboratories Key Account Manager (LKAM)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/idexx-laboratories/jobs/9295298d482d9fe97aab/) IDEXX Laboratories · Gangnam Korea ### [The Contract Analyst 1-IQVIA Laboratories](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/jobs/7f00e0094fb918793138/) IQVIA ### [Kalibratie Engineer – Abbott Laboratories Zwolle](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbott-laboratories/jobs/ba112d23b222544d5807/) Abbott Laboratories · Netherlands - Zwolle ### [Air Liquide Laboratories Scholarship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/air-liquide/jobs/ed0f5c0f7e9a6d537c9d/) Air Liquide · Japan, Yokosuka-shi OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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