Location:
Oakland, California, United States
Job ID:
R0088918
Date Posted:
2025-04-10
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:
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Vehicle Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, California.
Accountabilities:
• Ensure the definition of the Vehicle System Architecture, by the identification of the interfaces among the main on-board technological sub-systems.
• Ensure that the Vehicle design is oriented to maintenance effectiveness and to use of expert diagnostic systems
• Execute the Verification activities of vehicle interface documents, according to the V&V Plan
• Ensure the assessment of the Rolling Stocks Design in order to achieve full integration with other sub-systems and components;
• Ensure the monitoring of Vehicle production and testing process in order to control key factors affecting interfaces and system performances.
• Participate to on site tests relevant to the vehicle Integration (e.g. advice to issue resolution)
• Ensure the proposal of improvements and updates of the design standards about Rolling Stock interfaces in accordance with process and technology improvements
• With regards to Rolling Stocks, contribute to the functional requirements fulfilment in Design and Testing phase and to the resolution of the interfaces among Rolling Stock and the other
sub-systems, by providing detailed description of the main integrated functions as well as main operating scenarios.
• KPI trends of the projects about Requirements Management
Required Skills:
- 5- 10 years' experience in on board equipment installation and testing.
- Knowledge in electrical wiring, functional scheme review, and mechanical installation.
- Ability to work in a complex project and team-work skills.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or Equivalent Technical Background
Languages:
English-Proficient
In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
The salary range for this position is $121,000- $182,000 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location. CA,
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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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.
