Senior Test & Validation Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Napoli; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail S.p.A. in Naples, Campania, Italy, is seeking a Senior Test & Validation Engineer to lead validation activities on rail vehicles, including on-board testing across Metro, Tram and Train systems.

The role combines office work with field tests and requires collaboration with design, RAMS and safety teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Automation/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical background.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in railway industries or testing activities.
• Willingness to travel worldwide and work night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage validation activities on vehicles according to Engineering, Homologation and company processes.
• Coordinate interfaces with Design Engineering, manufacturing, RAMS and Safety teams.
• Deliver Validation reports.
• Ensure vehicles meet Customer requirements and project schedules.

Skills

Railway testing

Instrumentation knowledge

International environment

Windows & Office

Cycle V models

Travel availability

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Automation/Mechanical Eng. degree

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID: R0148694

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Company Name: Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Job Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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

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.

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