Senior Driver Cabin Engineer

Overview Senior Driver Cabin Engineer role at Hitachi Rail. The position is based in Pistoia. About Us Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior CAB Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate performs a wide range of tasks in the Engineering Department. A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy with global operations and a commitment to digital transformation and innovative collaboration. Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Accountabilities Support and coordination during the bid and project development of the technical design of the driver’s cabin Definition of the conceptual solution of Equipment Integration in the cabin Carry out ergonomic assessments for the train driver’s working place Preparation of system requirements specification of a mechanical system Analysis of Suppliers\' technical proposals Creation and Checking of the technical description of the system Verification of drawings / documents (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) for installation / integration Checking of FEM analysis report Tolerance concept & analysis for equipment integration Preparation / verification of performance test specification Support during system type tests Design review with Clients and Suppliers Required Skills / Knowledge Degree in Mechanical Engineering Experience of at least 3 years in the railway or mechanical industry with the role of Vehicle Engineer or mechanical integrator Preferable experience with the design of driver’s cabs Comprehension of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schemes Experience with bolted, riveted and glued connections Experience with resin parts, FRP Basic knowledge of electrics and mechanics Knowledge of common office software (Word, Excel) Knowledge of mechanical design software (Autocad, Creo, Catia) and IBM DOORS Experience in Surface design in CAD is appreciated Knowledge of Engineering Processes and Railway Operations Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organisation; constructive and practical ideas Willingness to work in a collaborative, fast-paced international environment Ability to work autonomously in teams and on projects Availability for short-term national and international business trips Desired Skills / Knowledge Ability to manage and plan tasks independently and in a team Ability to analyze business requirements and problem-solving Ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders Planning and organization skills Strong business acumen & technical skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in an international and multicultural team Education / Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical background Languages Good knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory Location Pistoia, Italy How to apply Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. For more about Hitachi Rail and our latest jobs, visit https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. We invite you to follow Hitachi Rail on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Pistoia, Toscana, IT

Posted Date: 10/8/2025