Junior Mechanical Architecture Engineer
Pubblicato il 05-10-2026 - Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas in Italia
Location
Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy
Job Schedule
Tempo pieno
Remote
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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
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Junior Mechanical Architecture 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.
Accountabilities
- Define train architecture and transversal performances (weight, gauge, ergonomics)
- Draft and manage the technical specification of provision, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain layout designs for vehicle seating areas in compliance with standards and project needs.
- Monitor project KPIs and evaluate design constraints related to Sub-System Breakdown Structure (SBS) activities and deliverables.
- Lead structural engineering activities, including codesign and welded parts of carbody components.
- Define the mechanical interfaces of the carbody shell structure, and related sub-systems.
- Perform requirements management using standard tools such as DOORS.
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience of at least 1 year in projects in the railway industry.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations for rail vehicle design.
- Proficiency with CAD tools, such as Autodesk and CREO.
- Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS preferred).
- Basic knowledge of electrics and mechanics is required.
- Knowledge of the main office automation software/tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Knowledge of mechanical design sof