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