Senior Test & Validation Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Naples, Italy, seeks a self-motivated Senior Test & Validation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The role combines office work with on-board test execution on Metro, Tram and Train systems.

You will define routine and type test procedures, manage test plans, and deliver validation reports while coordinating with design engineering, RAMS and safety teams to ensure vehicles meet customer requirements and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway industries or testing activities is required.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and measurement systems is preferred.
• Ability to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage routine and type test procedures, plans and programs for validation on vehicles.
• Interface with design engineering, manufacturing, RAMS and safety teams.
• Deliver validation reports and ensure vehicles meet customer requirements and schedules.

Skills

Railway testing

Instrumentation & measurement

International environment

Windows & Office

Cycle V models

Travel & night shifts

Communication & interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical / Automation / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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 STS is looking for a self-motivated Senior Test & Validation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from technical to management. The position is based in Naples Italy. The job is combination of office work and tests execution on board (Metro, Tram and Train).

Accountabilities

• Guarantee the definition of Routine and Type Test Procedures, Test Plan and Test program and the implementation and the management of validation activities on the vehicles according to: Engineering, Homologation, and to Company processes, guidelines and international standards.
• Ensure Interface with Design Engineering project team, manufacturing, RAMS and Safety team.
• Ensure the delivery of the Validation report.
• Ensure delivery of vehicles in compliance with Customer requirements, in accordance with project schedule.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in Railway industries and / or testing activities is required.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement system is preferred.
• Eager to work in an international environment.
• Skills in Microsoft Windows operating system and Pack Office.
• Knowledge of Cycle V models.
• Availability to travel worldwide and work in night shifts.
• Effective collaboration in networks across businesses and functions strong communication & interpersonal skills.

Education

Degree in Electrical / Automation / Electronic / Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Technical Background.

Languages

Fluent in English.

“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.”

Retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra € 36.000 e € 47.000 annui lordi

Company Culture

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.