Senior Cabin Engineer

Senior Cab Engineer

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Cab Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks in the Engineering Department. The position is based in Pistoia, Italy.

Accountabilities

• Support and coordination during the bid and project development of the technical design of the driver's cabin
• Definition of the conceptual solution of Equipment Integration in the cabin
• Carry out ergonomic assessments for the train driver's working place
• Preparation of system requirements specification of a mechanical system
• Analysis of Suppliers' technical proposals
• Creation and Checking of the technical description of the system
• Verification of drawings / documents (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) for installation / integration
• 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 integrator
• Preferrable the candidate gained already experience with the design of driver's cabs.
• Comprehension of pneumatic schemes, hydraulic schemes and electrical schemes
• Experience with bolted, riveted and glued connections.
• Experience with resin parts, FRP
• 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 trips.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to manage and plan the assigned tasks independently and team oriented.
• Ability to analyze business requirements, problem-solving attitude and business process analysis.
• Ability to interface with the different internal functions (internal customer) and external (suppliers, customers, partners).
• Planning and organization skills.
• Strong business acumen & technical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attitude to work in an international and multi-cultural team.

Education / Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical background. Good knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory.

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 world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.