Validation Engineer

Job Details

Location: Genoa, Ligura, Italy

Job ID: R0113919

Date Posted: 2026-03-24

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

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

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Hitachi Rail is seeking a Validation Engineer to join its team, based in Genoa. The successful candidate will become part of the team specialised in Hitachi Rail’s product certification activities, working within a laboratory qualified according to the EN 17025 standard and operating in compliance with the company’s quality management system.

The role involves laboratory activities, coordination of certification tests, and support for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the laboratory quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Perform Hitachi Rail laboratory activities, including both documentation-related tasks and hands-on testing activities.
• Prepare Type Test documentation, including Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Set up test configurations and conduct laboratory testing on products.
• Coordinate and oversee testing activities carried out at external laboratories accredited by ACCREDIA.
• Verify and monitor laboratory equipment calibration activities and the related documentation.
• Support the maintenance and updating of the laboratory Quality Management System.
• Ensure the correct application of technical standards and metrological methodologies related to the tests performed.
• Collaborate with certification bodies, customers, and accreditation organisations.
• Travel for short- and medium-term assignments, mainly within Italy.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to use measurement instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Capability to perform and supervise certification testing activities.
• Knowledge of technical documentation related to testing and validation activities.
• Ability to analyze test results and prepare technical reports.
• Good knowledge of metrology applied to electromagnetic, mechanical, climatic, and electrical quantities.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and data management/calibration software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Accuracy, reliability, and quality orientation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Operational autonomy and sense of responsibility.
• Commitment to continuous professional and technical development.

Desidered Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in managing testing or calibration laboratories.
• Familiarity with quality management systems based on EN 17025.
• Experience coordinating activities with accredited laboratories.
• Interest in innovation and continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in testing or calibration laboratory activities, preferably within ACCREDIA-accredited laboratories.

Languages

• Good Italian proficiency.
• Good knowledge of technical English, both written and spoken.

Compensation

• Retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 35.000€ e 45.900€.

Employment Terms

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.

Equal Opportunity

In Hitachi Rail c’è un posto per tutti. Accogliamo e valorizziamo la diversità di ambito, età, genere, orientamento sessuale, stato di famiglia, disabilità, etnia, nazionalità, religione e visione del mondo. Ci impegniamo a creare un ambiente inclusivo e siamo orgogliosi di essere un’azienda che offre pari opportunità.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.