Vehicle Engineer

Description

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Vehicle Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks in Engineering Department. The position is based in PISTOIA - IT

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

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 specification
• Support 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 industry with the role of mechanical integrator
• Good knowledge of pneumatic scheme, hydraulic scheme, electrical scheme comprehension, bolted and riveted connections;
• Good knowledge of 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 on at least international B2 level

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