Component Engineer

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Location:

Potenza, Basilicata, Italy

Job ID:

R0124177

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Tempo pieno

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:
The Component Engineer is responsible for standardizing, selecting, validating, and managing components, ensuring they meet quality, cost, regulatory, and availability requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and unify standardized component requirements and material specifications across global products and projects to ensure consistency and quality

Proactively mitigate supply chain risks by monitoring obsolescence, shortages, and identifying suitable alternatives

Analyze technical specifications, interpret test results, select and qualify components by component and/or product technical specifications

Provide technical guidance and support to supply chain, project and manufacturing teams

Provide technical expertise by identifying, assessing, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure consistency and quality

Manage documentation, including datasheets, end-of-life notices, and change histories

Ensure components meet applicable internal and external regulations and quality standards

Investigate component issues, perform failure analysis, and establish corrective actions

Work closely with design engineers to select parts that meet performance requirements, while considering availability, cost and compliance, helping prevent delays,



and costly redesign

Adhere to safety and quality guidelines and company policies

Must have the ability to

Read and interpret technical drawings, circuit diagrams, and schematics

Adhere to core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements

Prepare detailed engineering reports and documentation

Manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

Understand team metrics and factors affecting

Understand processes and provide ideas for improvement

Quickly learn and adapt to new engineering design tools and technologies

Work both independently with minimal supervision and as a collaborative team member across various cultures and geographies

Lift or lower items weighing
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with minimum 3 years of relevant experience or, a 2-year degree in Electronics with minimum 5 years of relevant experience or, equivalent education with minimum 5 years of relevant experience

In-depth knowledge of electrical, electronics, electromechanical and mechanical parts, including component selection, evaluation, testing, and material specification

Demonstrated understanding of form, fit, function equivalency for multiple-source components and application acceptability

Experience with 2D/3D CAD modeling tools as well as Product Lifecyle Management systems

Great attention to detail as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

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.

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