Associate Electrical Engineer

Hitachi•Hagerstown, MD

1d•$87,100 - $142,800•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Electrical Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks in Engineering Department. The position is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.

Requirements

1 to 3 years of experience in Electrical Equipment Engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.
Basic knowledge of electrical equipment like pantograph system, high voltage energy measurement system, low voltage battery system (NiCd or Li-ion type).
Good knowledge of the disciplines related to equipment to be developed like electric and mechanics as well as knowledge of the principal internal components of the equipment (pneumatic components, electromechanical components, command and control devices, etc).
Knowledge of the basic concepts of the RAMS disciplines is an advantage.
knowledge of the common railway standards (EN50155, EN50153, EN45545, TSIs, etc)
Knowledge of the main office automation software/tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
Basic knowledge of electrical/mechanical design software (Autocad, Creo, Catia, etc.) and the IBM DOORS requirements management tool (highly recommended).
Knowledge of Engineering Processes and Railway Operations.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, with the attitude to contribute with constructive and practical ideas.
Readiness to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, multitasking international environment.
Ability to work autonomously in teams and for projects is required.
Availability for short-term national and international business trip.

Nice To Haves

Ability to manage and plan the assigned tasks independently and team-working.
Ability to analyze business requirements, problem-solving attitude and business process analysis.
Ability to face with the different internal functions (internal customer) and external (suppliers, customers, partners).
Planning and organization.
Versatile in learning and strong desire to remain up-to-date with changes in technology and best industry practices.
Strong business acumen & technical skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Attitude to work in an international and multi-cultural reality.

Responsibilities

Support and coordination during the bid and project development of the technical design of electrical equipment (intending system like, but not limited to pantograph system, energy measurement system, low voltage battery system)
Definition of the conceptual solution and architecture of the equipment, based on the requirements and vehicle configuration
Preparation of systems requirements specification
Analysis of Suppliers' technical proposals
Checking the technical description of the system
Verification of drawings / documents (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) for installation / integration on board
Preparation of functional requirements specification for integration with TCMS
Preparation / verification of functional type test specification / performance test specification
Support during system type tests
Support during the on-board integration test
Design review with Clients, Suppliers and notify body.