Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job ID:
R0090994
Date Posted:
2025-04-23
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
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.
Job Description:
MISSION
Contribute to the development of software solutions that make a positive impact on our clients and users.
Accountabilities
Provide technical support to CAD and Detailing with MicroStation and EWS issues
Assist in coordinating handoff for drawing between Hitachi and contractors
Maintain EWS databases
Handle requests to update parts database and apparatus tabulations for projects
Manage CAD and Detailing Active Directory and folder permissions
Implement critical feature requests to EWS, including through plugins, web apps, and desktop applications
Knowledge of Hitachi's in house EWS Tool
Knowledge of cad drawings in Microstation and how they interact with Hitachi EWS tool
Demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.
Immediate needs:
Write unit and integration tests for C++ MicroStation plugins
Investigate and execute on converting outdated ReportViewer 15 reports to a modern technology
Performance Criteria
Expert in EWS
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to explain technical topics to nontechnical users
Efficiently deploy high-quality software
Respond to requests for technical assistance swiftly
Remain up-to-date with modern technologies
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Ability to work in a team
Learn cad file management and Hitachi document control (INS403)
Achievement of the milestones agreed in the individual's development action plan
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Experience with one or more programming languages
Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
Experience with 2D CAD Software (preferably MicroStation)
Proficiency with Git
Ability to work with non-technical users to ascertain purpose of undocumented code
Desired Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in C++ and Java
- Experience with Hitachi's EWS Tool
- Experience writing plugins for MicroStation
- Proficiency in database design and management in Microsoft SQL Server
- Experience writing unit and integration tests
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
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.
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What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
