Mechanical Engineer
Pubblicato il 01-10-2026 - Hitachi in Pistoia
OverviewAs a Mechanical Engineer at Hitachi Rail, you will contribute to rolling stock engineering by delivering mechanical designs and documentation.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with railway standards and project constraints.
You'll support suppliers, testing, and homologation activities to enable vehicle approvals.
This role offers exposure to international projects and a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and accuracy.
ResponsabilitàPrepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for mechanical components
Analyze and assess technical documentation from suppliers
Prepare and verify mechanical installation/integration drawings/specifications
Conduct design reviews for the assigned work package under supervision
Attend system stand-alone type tests and review test reports
Support manufacturing, testing and validation phases
Review design documentation with customers and suppliers
Prepare structural drawings (carbody shell, bogie frames, mechanical components)
Prepare equipment layout and mechanical routing drawings
Prepare Bill of Materials (BoM)
Ensure compliance with input requirements, railway regulations and project constraints
Prepare documentation required for vehicle approval and support homologation
Requisiti fondamentali3-5 years experience in the Railway sector or complex industrial environments
Good knowledge of main railway regulations and standards
Good knowledge of IBM DOORS requirements management tool
Good knowledge of engineering processes and railway operations
Good knowledge of mechanical disciplines (installation, interfaces, component design)
Good knowledge of design verification and validation methodologies
Good knowledge of mechanical CAD systems (Catia or Creo preferred)
Good knowledge of piping systems, fittings and joint design methodologies
Good knowledge of noise/vibration modelling and assessment of mechanical components
Good knowledge of welded structure design rules and standards (EN *****)
Good knowledge of PLM systems (Windchill preferred)
Good knowledge of office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, international and multicultural environment
Strong planning and organizational skills, alongside team-working and problem-solving mindset
Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (including suppliers, partners, customers)
Ability to work within project teams under minimum supervision
Availability for occasional short-term national and international business trips
collaborative mindset
strong planning and organizational skills
effective communication
Catia or Creo CAD
IBM DOORS
Windchill PLM