Signaling Functional Design Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Signaling Functional Design Engineer to contribute to innovative signaling projects. This role involves designing interlocking circuits, programming microprocessor devices, and preparing comprehensive project documentation. You will be part of a dynamic team that values digital transformation and technology, working across various locations in the U.S. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment, where your skills will help shape the future of railway signaling systems. Join us to make a significant impact in the industry!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant engineering fields.
• Two years of signaling engineering experience in the railway industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver functional design for small signaling projects.
• Design and program wayside interlocking circuits and devices.
• Prepare documentation and conduct system integration testing.

Skills

Designing interlocking circuits

Relay-based logic design

Digital application logic design

Troubleshooting and debugging (MicroLok II)

Developing factory and field test datasheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Railroad Signaling

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Information Systems

Job description

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Signaling Functional Design Engineer

Location: (STS) Pittsburgh - Generic

Job ID: R0089315

Date Posted: 2025-04-22

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 STS USA, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Signaling Functional Design Engineer to work in Pittsburgh, PA, and unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.

Accountabilities

The Signaling Functional Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering the functional design of small signaling projects (in terms of geography, number of objects, subsystems or interfaces involved) in accordance with industry and company standards.

Specific duties include:

1. Designing wayside interlocking circuits in accordance with established design principles, procedures, and specifications;
2. Programming wayside microprocessor devices in accordance with all related rules and specifications;
3. Preparing project and design documentation;
4. Testing setup and testing of wayside systems, including system integration testing with carborne, office and other systems;
5. Following established design principles and procedures and specifications as detailed for proper programming of microprocessor devices.

This position is for a roving employee who will work in unanticipated locations throughout the United States. The employee will have to relocate, but travel is not required from any particular location.

Required Skills/ Knowledge

Must have experience with each of the following:

1. Designing interlocking circuits;
2. Relay-based logic design;
3. Digital application logic design, including troubleshooting and debugging (MicroLok II);
4. Developing factory and field test datasheets.

Education/Qualifications

1. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Railroad Signaling; Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems plus
2. Two years of experience as a signaling engineer in or for the railway industry.

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