Junior Electrical Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme 9%

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Newton Aycliffe invites applications from a motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to support design, development and validation of electrical systems for railway vehicles. You will work with senior engineers across disciplines, gaining experience in electrical design, systems engineering, testing and technical documentation.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or have up to three years in electrical engineering, with knowledge of CAD tools and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or up to 3 years in electrical/industrial engineering or related field.
• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles and schematics.
• Experience with electrical CAD tools is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update electrical schematics for railway vehicles.
• Produce electrical docs for manufacturing, wiring tables and harness drawings.
• Design electrical cabinets, boxes and wiring systems.
• Select and specify electrical/electromechanical components.
• Support testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in design reviews with teams, suppliers and customers.
• Ensure designs meet standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Electrical principles

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics degree

Tools

E3 Zuken

AutoCAD Electrical

IBM DOORS

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

Your new role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newton Aycliffe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an engineer at the beginning of their career to build their technical expertise within the rail industry. You will support the design, development and validation of electrical systems for railway vehicles, working alongside experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary and international environment.

With guidance and support from senior colleagues, you will gain valuable experience across electrical design, systems engineering, testing and technical documentation, while contributing to the development of innovative railway solutions.

Some key responsibilities

In this role, you will support:

• Preparing and updating electrical schematics for railway vehicles and subassemblies
• Producing electrical documentation for manufacturing, including wiring tables, topographic diagrams and harness drawings
• Designing electrical cabinets, electrical boxes and wiring systems
• Selecting and specifying electrical and electromechanical components
• Preparing engineering reports and maintaining technical documentation
• Managing system and component requirements
• Supporting electrical integration, testing and troubleshooting activities
• Participating in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers and customers
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, customer requirements and company processes.

About you

You may be a recent graduate or have up to three years of experience within electrical engineering, industrial engineering, transportation systems or a related field.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline
• A basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and electrical schematics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and spoken English
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term technical engineering career within the rail industry
• Flexibility to undertake occasional business travel

Experience with electrical CAD tools such as E3 Zuken, AutoCAD Electrical or similar would be beneficial, as would knowledge of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS. Academic projects, internships or dissertation work involving electrical systems, wiring, industrial equipment or transportation systems would also be advantageous.

Knowledge of written and spoken Italian would be welcomed but is not essential. Most importantly, you will bring curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn.

What we offer

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

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for an annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions of up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Group income protection
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional benefits through a flexible plan, allowing you to choose options that best suit your individual needs and lifestyle.

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.