Rail Systems Schematic Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Newton Aycliffe

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Annual bonus potential
25 days holiday
Pension scheme with contributions up
Private medical insurance
Personal Accident insurance
Group Income Protection
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in Newton Aycliffe, Durham, UK, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong schematic design experience to join our growing engineering team on rail projects. You will design, integrate and validate electrical systems from concept through production, collaborating with suppliers, customers and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant solutions.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering and hands-on knowledge of E3.series, protection

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical, Electrotechnical or related Engineering discipline.
  • 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

Electrical schematics
Rail industry experience
Wiring diagrams
Electrical design software
Protection schemes
Relays & contacts
Communication skills
Independent work / teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3.series (Zuken)

Job description

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in Newton Aycliffe, Durham, UK, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong schematic design experience to join our growing engineering team on rail projects. You will design, integrate and validate electrical systems from concept through production, collaborating with suppliers, customers and cross-functional teams to deliver safe, compliant solutions.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering and hands-on knowledge of E3.series, protection

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