Senior Hardware Engineer

• Develop cost effective and innovative products and platforms with longevity, versatility, and inter-operability through the use of railroad specific industry standards;
• Ensure the proper requirements management for all the phases of the hardware lifecycle, according to company standard processes;
• Guarantee the design and the implementation of a complete HW solution (components, documentation and tools), including design against obsolescence, and Product Production Issues;
• Contribute to provide the proper level of support to the other functional units (RAMS, Verification, Test & Commissioning);
• Troubleshoot product applications in all the product life-cycle phases; and
• Contribute on the definition and ensure the application of common methodologies, technical solutions and best practices in coherence with the Development function;
• Provide input on company technology and assist portfolio management in product roadmap plan.

• Experience with all phases of hardware design process from product conceptualization, product design, Integration, Testing, Verification and Validation, and manufacturing support;

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

• Experience with designing products capable of passing EMI/EMC standards;
• Experience with hardware design using microprocessors, microcontrollers, Altera and Xilinx FPGAs, and FPGA Design tools;

HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Hardware Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Experience with product design according to common industry or government standards;

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a hardware engineering position.

English Proficiency

• Experience in operating with cross functional engineering teams (including mpty)

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.

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.