Electrical Engineer (Schematics)

Hitachi Rail Limited; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up 9

Private medical insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our international engineering team. You will design, develop and integrate electrical systems for complex, safety-critical rail projects, contributing across concept through production with suppliers and customers.

You will produce detailed schematics, size wiring networks, select relays and protection devices, and ensure compliance with railway standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electrotechnical or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience within rail, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or other electromechanical engineering environments.
• Knowledge of electrical design software, ideally E3.series (Zuken) or similar schematic design tools.
• Understanding of electrical system sizing, cable calculations, protection devices and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of relays, contactors, circuit breakers and electrical protection schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and maintain detailed electrical schematics and system designs using computer-aided engineering tools.
• Design and size electrical wiring systems, cable routes and electrical networks in line with technical requirements and industry standards.
• Select and specify electromechanical components including relays, contactors, connectors and circuit breakers.
• Support the definition and development of electrical system architectures and conceptual solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with railway standards, safety regulations and engineering best practice.
• Perform electrical system calculations, cable dimensioning and protection coordination activities.
• Support manufacturing, industrial engineering and production teams during vehicle assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical investigations, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Schematic design

Electrical systems

Rail experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3.series (Zuken)

Job description

Chi siamo

Una carriera in Hitachi Rail rappresenta un investimento per il futuro. Una carriera in Hitachi Rail rappresenta un investimento per il futuro. Con attività in ogni angolo del mondo, il nostro lavoro è all'avanguardia nella trasformazione digitale e nella tecnologia. Dalla forza multiculturale della nostra organizzazione globale, all’approccio sostenibile e innovativo con cui lavoriamo per unire le persone, trovare una buona ragione per la quale impegnarsi è facile. Ed è qui che entrate in gioco voi.

Job Description

Your new role

We're looking for a talented Electrical Engineer with strong electrical schematic design experience to join our growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex, safety-critical rail projects that are shaping the future of sustainable transportation. As part of a collaborative, international engineering environment, you'll play a key role in the design, development, and integration of electrical systems, ensuring robust, compliant, and innovative solutions are delivered throughout the product lifecycle. You'll have the opportunity to influence projects from concept through to production, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and customers.

Some Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and maintain detailed electrical schematics and system designs using computer-aided engineering tools.
• Design and size electrical wiring systems, cable routes and electrical networks in line with technical requirements and industry standards.
• Select and specify electromechanical components including relays, contactors, connectors and circuit breakers.
• Support the definition and development of electrical system architectures and conceptual solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with railway standards, safety regulations and engineering best practice.
• Perform electrical system calculations, cable dimensioning and protection coordination activities.
• Support manufacturing, industrial engineering and production teams during vehicle assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical investigations, problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and takes pride in producing high-quality electrical documentation.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• A degree in Electrical, Electrotechnical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience within rail, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace or other electromechanical engineering environments.
• Knowledge of electrical design software, ideally E3.series (Zuken) or similar schematic design tools.
• Understanding of electrical system sizing, cable calculations, protection devices and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of relays, contactors, circuit breakers and electrical protection schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Why join us?

This is more than just a schematic design role. You’ll be working on next-generation rail technologies that connect communities and improve the way people travel. You’ll have the opportunity to see your designs progress from concept through to implementation, while developing your career within a global leader in transportation and digital innovation.

What We Offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for 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

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle

Grazie per l'interesse dimostrato nei confronti di Hitachi Rail.

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In Hitachi Rail c’è un posto per tutti. Accogliamo e valorizziamo la diversità di ambito, età, genere, orientamento sessuale, stato di famiglia, disabilità, etnia, nazionalità, religione e visione del mondo. Ci impegniamo a creare un ambiente inclusivo e siamo orgogliosi di essere un’azienda che offre pari opportunità.