Electrical Engineer

Hitachi; Pistoia; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Rail in Tuscany seeks an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to design and validate electrical components for rail projects. You will develop SyRS, analyze supplier documentation, and create installation drawings while ensuring compliance with railway standards and schedules.

You will collaborate across internal teams and suppliers to optimize energy efficiency and performance. The role involves coordinating with engineering managers, participating in design reviews, and supporting

Competenze

• 5–7 years experience in railway/industrial environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of main railway regulations and standards.
• Experience with RAMS principles and processes.
• Solid grounding in electrical and electronics disciplines.
• Experience in electrical schematic design and electrical CAD tools.

Mansioni

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for electrical components.
• Analyze technical documentation from suppliers.
• Prepare and verify electrical system installation/integration drawings/specifications.
• Perform simulations to optimize electrical systems performance and energy efficiency.
• Conduct design reviews with internal teams and suppliers.
• Attend system stand‑alone and test reports.
• Support manufacturing, testing and validation phases.
• Review design documentation with customers and suppliers.
• Prepare electrical schematics with mechanical teams for electromechanical integration.
• Prepare BoM of electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with input requirements and railway standards.
• Prepare documentation for vehicle approval and homologation.

Conoscenze

Railway sector experience

Railway regulations knowledge

RAMS principles

Electrical and electronics knowledge

Electrical schematics design

Collaborative teamwork

Planning and organizational skills

Stakeholder liaison

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics)

Strumenti

IBM DOORS

Electrical CAD tools (E3)

ANSYS Maxwell

Motor-CAD

Descrizione del lavoro

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 breakers, 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).

EEO 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.