Principal Rail Vehicle Engineer

H-E Parts; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail sector is seeking a Principal Rail Vehicle Engineer to work in Oakland, California. The candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks focused on rail vehicle system architecture and maintenance effectiveness. This senior engineering role requires extensive experience and offers a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in onboard equipment installation and testing of Rail vehicles.
• Proficient in electrical wiring, functional scheme review and mechanical installation.
• Ability to manage a local technical team, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the definition of the Rail Vehicle System Architecture.
• Conduct monitoring of Rail vehicle production and testing processes.
• Participate in onsite tests and provide improvement proposals.

Skills

Onboard equipment installation

Testing of Rail vehicles

Electrical wiring

Functional scheme review

Mechanical installation

Team management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering

Information Technology or Equivalent Technical Background

Job description

Location:

Oakland, California, United States

Job ID:

R0088924

Date Posted:

2025-04-10

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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 is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal Rail Vehicle Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, California.

Accountabilities:
• Ensure the definition of the Rail Vehicle System Architecture, by theidentification of the interfaces among the main on-boardtechnological sub-systems.
• Ensure that the Rail vehicle design is oriented to maintenanceeffectiveness and to use of expert diagnostic systems
• Execute the Verification activities of Rail vehicle interface documents,according to the V&V Plan
• Ensure the assessment of the Rail Vehicle Design in order toachieve full integration with other sub-systems and components
• Ensure the monitoring of Rail vehicle production and testing processin order to control key factors affecting interfaces and systemperformances.
• Participate in onsite tests relevant to the Rail vehicle Integration (e.g.advice to issue resolution)
• Ensure the proposal of improvements and updates of the designstandards about Rail vehicle interfaces in accordance withprocess and technology improvements
• With regards to Rail vehicles, contribute to the functionalrequirements fulfilment in Design and Testing phase and to theresolution of the interfaces among Rail vehicles and the othersub-systems, by providing detailed description of the mainintegrated functions as well as main operating scenarios.
• KPI trends of the projects about Requirements Management

Required Skills:
• At least 10 years' experience in onboard equipment installation and testing of Rail vehicles.
• Knowledge in electrical wiring, functional scheme review and mechanical installation.

• Ability to manage a local technical team, manage the final client, and subcontractor.

• Ability to work in a complex project and team-work skills.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering orInformation Technology or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages:
English-Proficient

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $148,000- $222,000 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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