Electrical Engineer

Location: Naples, Campania, Italy

Job ID: R0132709

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Company Name: Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category): Other

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 Electrical Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks within our Rolling Stock Engineering Department. The position is based in Pistoia or Napoli - IT.

Accountabilities

• Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for electrical components
• Analyze and assess technical documentation from Suppliers
• Prepare and verify electrical system installation/integration drawings/specifications (including material selection, electromagnetic/thermal analysis, etc.)
• Perform simulations to optimize electrical systems performance and energy efficiency
• Conduct design reviews (both internal and with suppliers) for the assigned work package, under the supervision of relevant Engineering Managers and Project Engineers
• Attend at system stand‑alone type test and review type test reports
• Support manufacturing, testing and validation phases
• Review design documentation with customers and suppliers
• Prepare electrical schematics, collaborating with mechanical design teams to ensure seamless electromechanical integration
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BoM) of electrical schematics
• Ensure compliance with input requirements, international railway regulations and standards and project constraints (time, cost, quality)
• Prepare the documentation required for vehicle approval and support the homologation phase

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience (3-5 years) in the Railway sector or in complex industrial environments
• Good knowledge of main railway regulations and standards
• Good knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
• Good knowledge of engineering processes and railway operations
• Knowledge of traction systems and power converters
• Knowledge of RAMS principles and processes
• Good knowledge of electrotechnics and electronics disciplines
• Good knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies
• Good knowledge of electrical CAD tools (E3 preferred)
• Good knowledge of electrical components (relays, circuit brakers, cables, connectors, etc.)
• Good knowledge of electrical schematics design
• Good knowledge of electrical machine design principles
• Good knowledge of electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Maxwell, Motor‑CAD).
• Good knowledge of thermal and electromagnetic analysis
• Good knowledge of office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced, international and multicultural environment
• Strong planning and organizational skills, alongside team‑working and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, partners, customers)
• Ability to work within project teams under minimum supervision
• Availability for occasional short‑term national and international business trips

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Fast learner with strong willingness to stay up to date with technological developments
• Good business acumen combined with solid technical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education/Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical and Electronics disciplines preferred).

Languages

Knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level).

Other

"Alla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l'industria metalmeccanica privata e l'installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B2, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale."

Proponiamo una retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 36.000 € e 46.000 €

Equal Opportunity

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and w