Electrical Engineer

Company: Hitachi
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Location: Durham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will contribute to design, development, and integration of electrical systems for rail-focused projects. You will work within the Engineering team to deliver cross-disciplinary solutions and ensure system performance through testing and validation. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across disciplines to refine electrical schematics, documentation, and components. This position offers exposure to technically complex challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with a strong emphasis on impact and integration.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
  • Private medical insurance
  • Personal accident insurance

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

Key requirements

  • Solid foundation in electrical engineering principles and design
  • Experience producing schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
  • Understanding or exposure to mechanical systems or electro-mechanical integration
  • Familiarity with 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 stakeholders
  • Proactive mindset
  • Independent and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong communication
  • Electrical engineering principles
  • Schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Electrical design software (AutoCAD, Creo, Catia, E3 Zuken)

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Posted: October 11th, 2026