Component Engineer
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Hitachi in Potenza
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