🚀 Senior Vehicle Engineer

Job Title: Vehicle Engineer Location: Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy Job ID: R Date Posted: Company: Hitachi Rail S.p.A. 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 Vehicle Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of tasks in the Engineering Department and will be based in PISTOIA, IT.

Accountabilities

• Support and coordination during the bid and project development of the technical design of system
• Definition of the conceptual solution of Equipment Integration on vehicles
• Preparation of system requirements specification of a mechanical system
• Analysis of Suppliers’ technical proposals
• Checking the technical description of the system
• Verification of drawings / documents (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) for installation / integration on board
• Checking of FEM analysis report
• Tolerance concept & analysis for equipment integration
• Preparation / verification of performance test specificationSupport during system type tests
• Support during the on‑board integration test
• Design review with Clients and Suppliers

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience of at least 3 years in the railway or mechanical industry with the role of Vehicle Engineer or mechanical integrator.
• Good knowledge of pneumatic scheme, hydraulic scheme, electrical scheme comprehension, bolted and riveted connections.
• Basic knowledge of electrics and mechanics is required.
• Knowledge of the main office automation software/tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical design software (Autocad, Creo, Catia, etc.) and the IBM DOORS requirements management tool.
• Knowledge of Engineering Processes and Railway Operations.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organisation, with the attitude to contribute with constructive and practical ideas.
• Readiness to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced, multitasking international environment.
• Ability to work autonomously in teams and for projects is required.
• Availability for short‑term national and international business trip.

Desired Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to manage and plan the assigned tasks independently and team‑working.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, problem‑solving attitude and business process analysis.
• Ability to face with the different internal functions (internal customer) and external (suppliers, customers, partners).
• Planning and organization.
• Versatile in learning and strong desire to remain up‑to‑date with changes in technology and best industry practices.
• Strong business acumen & technical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attitude to work in an international and multi‑cultural reality.

Education / Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical background.

Languages

Good knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory. English language knowledge at least international B2 level.

At Hitachi Rail, 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.

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