Electrical Engineer

Overview

As an Electrical Engineer in Hitachi Rail’s Rolling Stock Engineering team, you will contribute to electrical system design, integration, and verification for rail vehicles. You work across supplier reviews, simulations, and testing to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant solutions. The role offers exposure to international projects and close collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will help shape electrical architecture within a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsabilità Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for electrical components

Analyze and assess supplier technical documentation

Create and verify electrical installation/integration drawings and specifications

Run simulations to optimize electrical systems performance and energy efficiency

Lead design reviews with internal teams and suppliers

Attend system stand-alone type tests and review test reports

Support manufacturing, testing and validation activities

Prepare electrical schematics and BoM in collaboration with mechanical teams

Ensure compliance with railway regulations and project constraints

Prepare documentation for vehicle approval and homologation

Requisiti fondamentali 3–5 years experience in the Railway sector or complex industrial environments

Strong knowledge of railway regulations and standards

Proficiency with IBM DOORS requirements management tool

Knowledge of traction systems and power converters

RAMS principles and processes

Electrical CAD tools (E3 preferred)

Electrical schematics design and components knowledge (relays, breakers, cables, connectors)

Electrical machine design principles

Electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Maxwell, Motor-CAD)

Thermal and electromagnetic analysis

Office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

Strong planning, organization, teamwork and problem-solving

Stakeholder liaison with internal and external partners

Willingness for occasional national/international travel

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving mindset

Electrical system design

Electrical CAD (E3)

DoORS requirements management