Electrical Engineer

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Location

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom

Job ID

R0137601

Date Posted

2026-11-06

Company Name

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

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

Your new role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newton Aycliffe.

Working within a fast-paced, international engineering environment, you will support the development of electrical systems for railway vehicles and their associated subassemblies. You will be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from producing functional schemes and wiring diagrams through to supporting vehicle integration testing.

This is a varied technical role that will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues, customers and suppliers while contributing practical ideas and high-quality engineering solutions.

Some key responsibilities

In this role, you will

• Develop functional electrical schemes for railway vehicles and their subassemblies
• Produce vehicle and subassembly wiring diagrams
• Develop electrical documentation for production, including topographic diagrams, wiring tables and harness drawings
• Design electrical subassemblies, including internal electrical cubicles and external vehicle electrical boxes
• Define the electrical and electromechanical components required for wiring and vehicle systems
• Prepare system requirements specifications and component technical specifications
• Develop electrical requirements specifications for railway vehicles
• Support onboard integration testing of electrical functions
• Participate in technical design reviews with customers and suppliers

About you

You will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical background, supported by a strong understanding of electrical systems and schematics.

Previous experience as an Electrical Systems Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer or in a comparable role would be beneficial. Experience within rail, transportation, automotive, aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment would also be welcomed.

We are looking for someone who has

• Good knowledge of electrical systems, schematics and engineering principles
• Experience producing electrical designs, wiring diagrams or technical documentation
• The ability to manage and plan assigned tasks independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The confidence to work with different internal teams, customers, suppliers and external partners
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced and multitasking environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A practical and constructive approach to engineering challenges
• An interest in keeping up to date with evolving technologies and industry best practice
• Good written and spoken English
• Availability for occasional national and international business travel
• Knowledge of electrical design software, particularly E3 Zuken, would be advantageous. Familiarity with mechanical design tools such as AutoCAD, Creo or CATIA, as well as the IBM DOORS requirements management tool, would also be beneficial.
• An understanding of railway engineering processes, operations and the regulations governing the design and testing of railway electrical systems would be welcomed. Knowledge of written and spoken Italian would be an additional advantage but is not essential.

What we offer

• We value the contribution of all our employees. If you join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:
• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for an annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions of up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Group income protection
• Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional benefits through a flexible plan, allowing you to choose options that best suit your individual needs and lifestyle.

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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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