Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Rail Limited; Napoli; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail S.p.A. cerca un ingegnere elettrico appassionato per operare nel Dipartimento di Ingegneria Rolling Stock, sia a Napoli sia a Pistoia. Si richiede esperienza 3–5 anni nel settore ferroviario e conoscenza di normative, strumenti di requisiti e CAD elettrici.

La figura collabora con team internazionali per progettare e verificare sistemi elettrici, simulazioni, e supporta fasi di produzione, collaudo e omologazione, con disponibilità a viaggi nazionali/internazionali.

Qualifications

• 3–5 anni di esperienza nel settore ferroviario o ambienti industriali complessi
• Buona conoscenza delle principali normative ferroviarie
• Conoscenza di IBM DOORS per la gestione dei requisiti
• Conoscenza di processi ingegneristici e operazioni ferroviarie
• Conoscenza di sistemi di trazione e convertitori di potenza
• Conoscenza di RAMS e metodi di verifica/dimostrazione
• Conoscenza di strumenti CAD Elettrici (preferibile E3)

Responsibilities

• Preparare specifiche di sistema per componenti elettrici (SyRS)
• Analizzare documentazione tecnica fornitori
• Preparare e verificare schema/elettrici e BoM
• Eseguire simulazioni per ottimizzare prestazioni ed efficienza energetica
• Conduzione di revisioni progettuali con team interni e fornitori
• Supportare fasi di produzione, collaudo e validazione
• Gestire documentazione per omologazioni veicolo
• Collaborare con design meccanico per integrazione elettromeccanica

Skills

Railway standards

RAMS

Electrical CAD

Power converters

EM simulation

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

International trips

Documentation

English (B2)

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

E3 CAD

ANSYS Maxwell

Motor-CAD

Job description

Location

Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID

R0132709

Date Posted

2026-05-29

Company Name

Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

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

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self‑motivated Electrical Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks within our Rolling Stock Engineering Department. The position is based in Pistoia or Napoli - IT.

Accountabilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for electrical components
• Analyze and assess technical documentation from Suppliers
• Prepare and verify electrical system installation/integration drawings/specifications (including material selection, electromagnetic/thermal analysis, etc.)
• Perform simulations to optimize electrical systems performance and energy efficiency
• Conduct design reviews (both internal and with suppliers) for the assigned work package, under the supervision of relevant Engineering Managers and Project Engineers
• Attend at system stand‑alone type test and review type test reports
• Support manufacturing, testing and validation phases
• Review design documentation with customers and suppliers
• Prepare electrical schematics, collaborating with mechanical design teams to ensure seamless electromechanical integration
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BoM) of electrical schematics
• Ensure compliance with input requirements, international railway regulations and standards and project constraints (time, cost, quality)
• Prepare the documentation required for vehicle approval and support the homologation phase

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience (3-5 years) in the Railway sector or in complex industrial environments
• Good knowledge of main railway regulations and standards
• Good knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
• Good knowledge of engineering processes and railway operations
• Knowledge of traction systems and power converters
• Knowledge of RAMS principles and processes
• Good knowledge of electrotechnics and electronics disciplines
• Good knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies
• Good knowledge of electrical CAD tools (E3 preferred)
• Good knowledge of electrical components (relays, circuit brakers, cables, connectors, etc.)
• Good knowledge of electrical schematics design
• Good knowledge of electrical machine design principles
• Good knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD).
• Good knowledge of thermal and electromagnetic analysis
• Good knowledge of office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced, international and multicultural environment
• Strong planning and organizational skills, alongside team-working and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, partners, customers)
• Ability to work within project teams under minimum supervision
• Availability for occasional short‑term national and international business trips

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Fast learner with strong willingness to stay up to date with technological developments
• Good business acumen combined with solid technical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education/Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics disciplines preferred).

Languages

Knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level).

Salary

Proponiamo una retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 36.000 € e 46.000 €

Employment class & wage

“Alla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l’industria metalmeccanica privata e l’installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B2, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale.”

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.