Rail Systems Schematic Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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