Junior Electrical Engineer

Overview

In this role you will support the Rolling Stock Engineering Department to develop electrical systems for railway vehicles. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into electrical designs and validation activities. The role emphasizes simulation, integration, and compliance with railway standards, offering hands-on exposure to end-to-end project execution. You will contribute to energy-efficient solutions while collaborating in an international, fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity to shape rail technology at Hitachi Rail and advance with a global leader in rail digital transformation.

Responsabilità Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for electrical components

Analyze supplier technical documentation

Create and verify electrical installation/integration drawings and specifications

Run simulations to optimize electrical system performance and energy efficiency

Lead design reviews with internal teams and suppliers

Participate in system test activities and review type test reports

Support manufacturing, testing, and validation phases

Review design documentation with customers and suppliers

Develop electrical schematics with mechanical teams for electromechanical integration

Prepare BoM for electrical schematics

Ensure compliance with input requirements, railway regulations, and project constraints

Prepare documentation for vehicle approval and support homologation

Requisiti fondamentali Basic knowledge of electrotechnics and electronics

Basic knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies

Basic knowledge of electrical CAD tools (E3 preferred)

Basic knowledge of electrical components (relays, circuit breakers, cables, connectors, etc.)

Basic knowledge of electrical schematics design

Basic knowledge of electrical machine design principles

Basic knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD)

Basic knowledge of thermal and electromagnetic analysis

Good knowledge of office automation software

Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, international environment

Good organizational, teamwork, problem-solving, and results-driven mindset

Ability to liaise with internal/external stakeholders

Ability to work in project teams with minimal supervision

Availability for occasional short-term national and international travel

English proficiency (B2 level) as per requirement

collaborative mindset

strong problem-solving

results-driven

Electrical CAD tools (E3 preferred)

Electrical components knowledge (relays, circuit breakers, cables, connectors)

Electrical schematics design