Electrical Engineer (Schematics)

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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 theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

Were looking for a talented Electrical Engineer with strong electrical schematic design experience to join our growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex safety-critical rail projects that are shaping the future of sustainable transportation.

As part of a collaborative international engineering environment youll play a key role in the design development and integration of electrical systems ensuring robust compliant and innovative solutions are delivered throughout the product lifecycle. Youll have the opportunity to influence projects from concept through to production working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams suppliers and customers.

Some key responsibilities

• Develop integrate and maintain detailed electrical schematics and system designs using computer-aided engineering tools.
• Design and size electrical wiring systems cable routes and electrical networks in line with technical requirements and industry standards.
• Select and specify electromechanical components including relays contactors connectors and circuit breakers.
• Support the definition and development of electrical system architectures and conceptual solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with railway standards safety regulations and engineering best practice.
• Perform electrical system calculations cable dimensioning and protection coordination activities.
• Support manufacturing industrial engineering and production teams during vehicle assembly and testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to technical investigations problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

Youll be a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and takes pride in producing high-quality electrical documentation.

Were particularly interested in candidates who have:

• A degree in Electrical Electrotechnical or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience producing and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience within rail transportation manufacturing automotive aerospace or other electromechanical engineering environments.
• Knowledge of electrical design software ideally (Zuken) or similar schematic design tools.
• Understanding of electrical system sizing cable calculations protection devices and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of relays contactors circuit breakers and electrical protection schemes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Why join us

This is more than just a schematic design role. Youll be working on next-generation rail technologies that connect communities and improve the way people travel. Youll have the opportunity to see your designs progress from concept through to implementation while developing your career within a global leader in transportation and digital innovation.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle

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