Senior Test & Validation Engineer (Rail) – Hybrid, Global

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

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a self-motivated Senior Test & Validation Engineer for a hybrid role in Pistoia, Italy. You will define test procedures, plans, and programs, and manage validation activities across engineering, manufacturing, RAMS and safety teams.

Applicants should have railway/testing experience, instrumentation knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally. Fluent English is required, with a degree in Electrical/Automation/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway industry or testing activities.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Willingness to travel worldwide and work night shifts.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define Routine and Type Test Procedures, Test Plan and Test program.
• Manage validation activities on the vehicles according to Engineering, Homologation and company processes.
• Interface with Design Engineering project team, manufacturing, RAMS and Safety team.
• Deliver the Validation report.
• Ensure vehicles are delivered in compliance with Customer requirements and project schedule.

Skills

Railway industry experience

Instrumentation knowledge

International environment

Windows & Office

Cycle V models

Travel availability

Night shifts

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Automation/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking a self-motivated Senior Test & Validation Engineer for a hybrid role in Pistoia, Italy. You will define test procedures, plans, and programs, and manage validation activities across engineering, manufacturing, RAMS and safety teams.

Applicants should have railway/testing experience, instrumentation knowledge, and willingness to travel internationally. Fluent English is required, with a degree in Electrical/Automation/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering.