At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative electrical systems for exciting projects in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Hitachi Rail, a leader in engineering with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible benefits, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the rail industry while growing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with schematics and technical documentation.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A career at Hitachi Rail represents an investment for the future.
Your new role
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newton Aycliffe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong electrical engineering background, who also has an appreciation or understanding of mechanical systems, to contribute to high-impact, technically complex projects. Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll play a key role in the design, development, and integration of electrical systems across a range of applications.
Some Key Responsibilities
- Develop functional electrical schemes for systems and subassemblies
- Produce detailed wiring diagrams, harness layouts and electrical documentation for production
- Design electrical subassemblies, including cubicles, enclosures and external equipment
- Define and specify electrical and electro-mechanical components
- Prepare system and component technical specifications
- Support integration and testing of electrical systems, including on-system validation
- Conduct design reviews with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines, particularly where electrical and mechanical interfaces intersect
About You
You’ll be an Electrical Engineer with strong technical capability and a proactive mindset, comfortable working both independently and within cross-functional teams. We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring:
- A solid foundation in electrical engineering principles and design
- Experience producing schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- An understanding or exposure to mechanical systems or electro-mechanical integration
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, Catia or electrical design software (e.g. E3 Zuken)
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse technical requirements
- Effective communication skills and the confidence to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline, with relevant experience)
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience within the rail industry or other highly regulated engineering environments
- Knowledge of electrical system standards and testing approaches within rail or similar sectors
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Potential annual performance-related bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
- Private medical insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Group income protection
- Group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will contact you. Don’t hesitate to find out more about us and our latest job offers at: https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value diversity in terms of background, age, gender, sexual orientation, family status, disability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and worldview. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Electrical Engineer in Newton Aycliffe employer: Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in Newton Aycliffe, the company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for skilled Electrical Engineers to thrive and contribute to impactful projects.
