Electrical Engineer

Hitachi; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in Newton Aycliffe is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will contribute to the design, development and integration of electrical systems across a range of applications.

The role requires a solid electrical engineering background, experience with schematics and documentation, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams on electro-mechanical interfaces within a rail environment.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in electrical engineering principles and design.
• Experience producing schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Exposure to mechanical or electro-mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional electrical schemes for systems and subassemblies.
• Produce wiring diagrams, harness layouts and electrical documentation for production.
• Design electrical subassemblies including cubicles, enclosures and external equipment.
• Define and specify electrical and electro-mechanical components.
• Prepare system and component technical specifications.
• Support integration and testing of electrical systems, including on-system validation.
• Conduct design reviews with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines, especially where electrical and mechanical interfaces intersect.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematics

Wiring diagrams

Electrical documentation

Electro-mechanical integration

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Catia

E3 Zuken

Job description

Location:

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0121952

Date Posted:

2026-06-19

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

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

Your new role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newton Aycliffe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong electrical engineering background, who also has an appreciation or understanding of mechanical systems, to contribute to high-impact, technically complex projects.

Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll play a key role in the design, development, and integration of electrical systems across a range of applications.

Some key responsibilities

• Develop functional electrical schemes for systems and subassemblies
• Produce detailed wiring diagrams, harness layouts and electrical documentation for production
• Design electrical subassemblies, including cubicles, enclosures and external equipment
• Define and specify electrical and electro-mechanical components
• Prepare system and component technical specifications
• Support integration and testing of electrical systems, including on-system validation
• Conduct design reviews with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines, particularly where electrical and mechanical interfaces intersect

About you

You’ll be an Electrical Engineer with strong technical capability and a proactive mindset, comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• A solid foundation in electrical engineering principles and design
• Experience producing schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• An understanding or exposure to mechanical systems or electro-mechanical integration
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, Catia or electrical design software (e.g. E3 Zuken)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse technical requirements
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline, with relevant experience)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience within the rail industry or other highly regulated engineering environments
• Knowledge of electrical system standards and testing approaches within rail or similar sectors

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you join our organisation, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Potential annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Group income protection
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

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.