Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary review

Development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail STS Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead hardware design for rail infrastructure, defining interfaces, rack layouts, cabling, power distribution and grounding with EMI/EMC considerations, ensuring installation-ready documentation.

Based in Sydney, the role requires strong experience in rail hardware design, translating multi-disciplinary requirements into coherent hardware solutions while maintaining technical continuity across the programme.

Qualifications

• Proven hardware design experience in rail or comparable infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of cabling systems, rack layouts, equipment installation and power distribution.
• Understanding of earthing, bonding and EMI/EMC in physical design.
• Experience producing detailed installation-ready engineering design documentation.
• Ability to translate multi-disciplinary subsystem requirements into coherent hardware designs.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of physical hardware components based on subsystem inputs.
• Develop rack layouts and equipment configurations with space, access and maintainability in mind.
• Define cable routing approaches across stations, trackside, tunnel, depot and facility environments.
• Design fibre and copper cable terminations with physical interface requirements.
• Establish power supply requirements including load allocation and distribution.
• Incorporate thermal and heat load constraints into hardware configurations.
• Design earthing and bonding arrangements per project requirements.
• Apply EMI/EMC principles in physical design including routing and segregation.
• Specify equipment mounting solutions across racks, desks, walls and specialist installations.
• Specify cable containment and installation constraints where applicable.

Skills

Cabling systems

Rack layouts

Equipment installation

Power distribution

Earthing & bonding

EMI/EMC

Installation documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Related discipline

Job description

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job ID: R0143310 Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science 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

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Hardware Design Engineer 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 Sydney, Australia. A Senior Hardware Design Engineer is required to ensure that this scope is designed in a coordinated, structured and technically consistent manner, with clear definition of physical interfaces, installation requirements, and compliance considerations. The role provides a single point of technical responsibility for hardware design, ensuring continuity of approach and alignment across the programme.

Key responsibilities

• The Senior Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for the design and specification of physical hardware components, based on subsystem inputs.
• Development of rack layouts and equipment configurations, ensuring appropriate space allocation, access, and maintainability
• Definition of cable routing approaches across stations, trackside, tunnel, depot, and facility environments
• Design of fibre and copper cable terminations, including physical interface requirements
• Establishment of power supply requirements, including load allocation and distribution considerations
• Incorporation of thermal and heat load constraints into hardware configurations
• Design of earthing and bonding arrangements in accordance with project requirements
• Consideration of EMI/EMC principles within physical design, including segregation and routing practices
• Definition of equipment mounting solutions, including racks, desks, walls, and specialist installations such as video walls
• Specification of cable containment and installation constraints, where applicable

Key skills, knowledge and experience

• Proven experience in hardware design within rail or comparable infrastructure environments
• Strong technical knowledge of cabling systems, rack layouts, equipment installation, and power distribution
• Working understanding of earthing, bonding, and EMI/EMC principles as applied to physical design
• Experience in producing structured, detailed, and installation-ready engineering design documentation
• Ability to interpret and translate multi-disciplinary subsystem requirements into coherent hardware designs
• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

What we offer

• Annual performance, development, and salary review process.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Salary continuance.
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
• Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
• Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.
• Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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