Associate Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Rail is a global rail technology company focused on digital transformation, sustainable transportation, and innovative rail solutions. The Associate Electrical Engineer will support the design, specification, supplier evaluation, testing, integration, and client review of electrical equipment and systems for rail vehicles.

What you'll do:

• Support and coordination during the bid and project development of the technical design of electrical equipment (intending system like, but not limited to pantograph system, energy measurement system, low voltage battery system)
• Definition of the conceptual solution and architecture of the equipment, based on the requirements and vehicle configuration
• Preparation of systems requirements specification
• Analysis of Suppliers' technical proposals
• Checking the technical description of the system
• Verification of drawings / documents (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) for installation / integration on board
• Preparation of functional requirements specification for integration with TCMS
• Preparation / verification of functional type test specification / performance test specification
• Support during system type tests
• Support during the on-board integration test
• Design review with Clients, Suppliers and notify body

What they're looking for:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Electrical Equipment Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required
• Basic knowledge of electrical equipment like pantograph system, high voltage energy measurement system, low voltage battery system (NiCd or Li-ion type)
• Good knowledge of the disciplines related to equipment to be developed like electric and mechanics as well as knowledge of the principal internal components of the equipment (pneumatic components, electromechanical components, command and control devices, etc)
• Knowledge of the common railway standards (EN50155, EN50153, EN45545, TSIs, etc)
• Knowledge of the main office automation software/tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Knowledge of Engineering Processes and Railway Operations
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, 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
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or a related Engineering discipline is required
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of the RAMS disciplines is an advantage

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Flextime
• Training and Development opportunities