Rail Vehicle Engineer - #1414144

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.

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Rail Vehicle Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, California.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure the assessment of the Rail Vehicle Design in order to achieve full integration with other sub-systems and components;
• Ensure the monitoring of Rail vehicle production and testing process in order to control key factors affecting interfaces and system performances.
• Execute the Verification activities of Rail vehicle interface documents, according to the V&V Plan
• Participate in onsite tests relevant to the vehicle Integration (e.g. advice to issue resolution)
• Contribute to the functional requirements fulfilment in Design and Testing phase and to the resolution of the interfaces among the sub-systems mainly involving vehicle providing detailed
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• 3- 5 years' experience in onboard equipment installation and testing of Rail vehicles.
• Knowledge in onboard equipment installation and testing, in particular in electrical wiring, functional scheme review and mechanical installation.
• Ability to work in a complex project and team-work skills.
  
  
  

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or

Information Technology or Equivalent Technical Background

Languages:

English-Proficient

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $112,000- $168,000 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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