Location

Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

Job ID: R0132700

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Company Name: Hitachi Rail 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.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Mechanical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks within our Rolling Stock Engineering Department. The position is based in Pistoia or Napoli - IT.

Accountabilities Prepare System Requirements Specifications (SyRS) for mechanical components

Analyze and assessment of technical documentation from Suppliers

Prepare and verify mechanical installation/integration drawings/specifications

Conduct design reviews (both internal and with suppliers) for the assigned work package, under the supervision of relevant Engineering Managers and Project Engineers

Attend at system stand-alone type test and review of type 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, international railway regulations and standards and project constraints (time, cost, quality)

Prepare the documentation required for vehicle approval and support the homologation phase

Required Skills/ Knowledge Experience (3-5 years) in the Railway sector or in 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, etc.)

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 15085)

Good knowledge of PLM systems (Windchill preferred)

Good knowledge of office automation software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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

Desired Skills/ Knowledge Knowledge of railway vehicles running dynamics performance assessment

Fast learner with strong willingness to stay up to date with technological developments

Good business acumen combined with solid technical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education/Qualifications Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical disciplines mandatory).

Languages Knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level).

Proponiamo una retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 36.000 € e 46.000 €

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

— Published by Hitachi Rail.

📌 Mechanical Engineer (Pistoia)
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