Rail Systems: Junior Mechanical Engineer (Italy)

Hitachi Rail; Pistoia; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join the Rolling Stock Engineering Department in Pistoia or Napoli. The role involves preparing system specifications, analyzing supplier proposals, creating installation drawings, and supporting design reviews under engineering management.

Strong collaboration in a fast-paced international setting is essential, with travel possible. A Master’s Degree in Engineering is required, and English proficiency (B2) is expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering required, preferably mechanical.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical disciplines and design methodologies.
• Fluent in English technical communication (B2 or higher).
• Experience with mechanical CAD tools (Catia/Creo) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications for mechanical components.
• Analyze and assess technical proposals from suppliers.
• Prepare and verify mechanical installation and routing drawings.
• Conduct design reviews with internal teams and suppliers under supervision.
• Attend system stand-alone type tests and review test reports.
• Support manufacturing, testing and validation phases.
• Prepare BoM and ensure compliance with railway standards.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

CAD (Catia/Creo)

Piping design

Noise and vibration

EN 15085

Windchill PLM

Office software

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Windchill

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join the Rolling Stock Engineering Department in Pistoia or Napoli. The role involves preparing system specifications, analyzing supplier proposals, creating installation drawings, and supporting design reviews under engineering management.

Strong collaboration in a fast-paced international setting is essential, with travel possible. A Master’s Degree in Engineering is required, and English proficiency (B2) is expected.