At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop electrical systems for exciting, complex projects in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join Hitachi Rail, a leader in innovative engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, 25 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development 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.
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:
We value the importance of all of our employees. If you join our organisation, you’ll benefit from:
- 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
Electrical Engineer employer: Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Hitachi Rail is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees. Located in Newton Aycliffe, we offer a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous holiday allowance, a robust pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Join us to be part of a diverse team dedicated to impactful engineering projects, with ample opportunities for professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Contact Details:
Hitachi Vantara Corporation Recruitment Team
