Test & Validation Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Pistoia; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a self-motivated Senior Test & Validation Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is based in Pistoia, Italy. The role spans technical to management tasks and requires a degree in engineering.

The candidate will define test procedures, plan validation activities, and interface with Design Engineering, manufacturing and RAMS teams, delivering validation reports and ensuring on-time vehicle delivery. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in railway industries or testing activities.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and measurement systems.
• Willingness to work in an international environment.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Cycle V models.
• Willingness to travel worldwide and work night shifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define Routine and Type Test Procedures, Test Plan and Test program and manage validation activities on vehicles per Engineering, Homologation and company processes.
• Interface with Design Engineering, manufacturing, RAMS and Safety teams.
• Deliver the Validation report.
• Ensure delivery of vehicles in compliance with Customer requirements within project schedules.

Skills

Railway industry experience

Instrumentation knowledge

International environment

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent technical background

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

Job ID: R0148482

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Company Name: Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category): Other

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 multicultural 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 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 Pistoia - IT

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.

Salary & Conditions

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

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.

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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.