Overview

As Eco Design Engineer you will lead ecodesign and chemical compliance for rolling stock projects, aligning with sustainability requirements and regulations. You will build and analyze environmental data to deliver LCA, PCF, and EPD studies, guiding product development with sustainable criteria. You’ll partner with Procurement and Engineering to drive supplier sustainability and circular economy evidence. You will represent Hitachi Rail in European/international sustainability initiatives and help embed sustainability across the lifecycle. This is a chance to shape eco-friendly rail solutions within a global, innovative team.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- salary range: 36,000-46,000 EUR gross per year
- inclusive and diverse workplace
- global engineering environment

Responsabilità

- Act as ecodesign and chemical compliance focal point for rolling stock projects
- Collect, analyze, and manage environmental data to develop LCA, PCF, and EPD studies per ISO 14040/14044/14025/14067
- Support integration of ecodesign principles throughout the product development lifecycle
- Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering to support sustainable supplier selection
- Provide technical support on ecodesign, circularity, material sustainability and chemical compliance




- Represent the company in European/international working groups on LCA, Circular Economy, Ecodesign
- Contribute to sustainability strategies, methodologies, and best practices across the business

Requisiti fondamentali

- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
- Knowledge of LCA methodology and environmental sustainability principles
- Knowledge of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044
- 3–5 years’ experience collecting, analysing, and managing environmental and technical data
- 3–5 years’ experience with LCA software tools (preferably SimaPro or equivalent)
- Understanding of Ecodesign, Circular Economy and sustainability principles
- Knowledge of chemical compliance requirements and environmental regulations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and external stakeholders
- Good communication skills in an international environment

- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical thinking
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) knowledge
- Ecodesign and Circular Economy principles
- Sustainability data analysis

📌 Ecodesign Engineer (Pistoia)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Pistoia