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Profilo aziendale

Hitachi Rail è un player globale nel settore ferroviario: un gruppo integrato capace di offrire veicoli per il trasporto ferroviario, sistemi di segnalamento e tecnologia digitale, attività di Service & Maintenance nonché soluzioni chiavi in mano in tutto il mondo.

Hitachi Rail crede che la diversità, in tutte le sue manifestazioni, sia un vantaggio strategico, fattore di arricchimento e apertura culturale; per questo
favorisce un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo, volto alla collaborazione e alla crescita col supporto di tutti/e, realizzato incoraggiando ogni persona ad esprimersi liberamente, per creare innovazione sostenibile ed una mobilità sempre più interconnessa

Hitachi Rail è profondamente impegnata nell’adottare politiche di Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) solide e trasparenti. Riconosciamo la nostra responsabilità nei confronti della società, dell’ambiente e delle comunità in cui operiamo.

Diversità, equità e inclusione sono fonti essenziali di innovazione e crescita e per Hitachi Rail sono una risorsa vitale per servire meglio i nostri partner e clienti in tutto il mondo.

Accogliamo con favore le differenze di background, età, genere, orientamento sessuale, cultura, stato di famiglia, disabilità, nazionalità, etnia, religione e molte altre caratteristiche dei colleghi; Riconosciamo che i nostri colleghi sono diversi e possono avere esigenze diverse. Mettiamo in atto sistemi, politiche e pratiche per consentire a tutti di accedere alle stesse opportunità e per aiutarli a realizzare il proprio potenziale; Ci impegniamo affinché tutti i nostri dipendenti siano rispettati, ascoltati e valorizzati e affinché i nostri team riflettano le comunità locali in cui operiamo; Diamo priorità alla formazione continua della nostra forza lavoro per sviluppare le capacità e le competenze necessarie a creare e sostenere un ambiente di lavoro inclusivo.

Per informazioni su Hitachi Rail, visitare il sito www.hitachirail.com

 

Job Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Security 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 Naples, Italy.
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.
Mission
Assure the design and implementation of the Cybersecurity System in order to achieve the
requirements in terms of compliance, schedule, quality and cost imposed by the different contracts
either for the Tender and Projects.
Accountabilities
• Ensure the identification, the management and the fulfillment of the contractual requirements
and customer requests
• Analyze customer supplied system specifications, decomposing the statements within such
specifications into software requirements
• Identify gaps between customer requirements and Hitachi standard software products or COTS
products
• Developing close working relationship with customer Cybersecurity representatives
• Create requirement documents, including high level design documents, interface control design
documents and detailed software requirements and specifications, and requirements traceability
documents.
• Be the primary technical interface to the customer throughout the life cycle of the project and act
as technical liaison relative to the software development effort with other departments within the
company working on the same project.
• Contribute to the identification and resolution of the interfaces with the main subsystems (e.g.
Signaling, TLC, DCS, SCADA, etc.) and security systems (e.g. SIEM)
• Interface with internal customers (project managers, construction managers, project engineers,
and application engineers) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, subcontractors, local
authorities, external assessor) to ensure consistent communication and system integration.
• Develop and execute security management plan and commissioning plan, including resourcing,
logistics, and scheduling. Onsite lead for commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Coordinate work sequences, schedules, resources and punch list items.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and execute testing protocols to achieve commercial
operation, based on contractual requirements.
• Oversee commissioning and acceptance testing of the entire plant in a safe manner, including
controls and communication networks, power supplies, auxiliary systems like fire detection, ventilation,
HMI.
• Provide local/remote technical support troubleshooting during commissioning, and operation as
needed.
• Develop customer training and handoff material to internal and external O&M teams. Develop a
train-the-trainer program to enable successful handoffs for safe operation of the plant.
• Create professional commissioning and testing reports for internal stakeholders and external
customers.
• Drive continuous improvement on developing and capturing technical problem solving
knowledge to enable other organizations to effectively resolve customer problems and inquiries.
• Ownership of administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to: service reports, issue
logging/tracking, job safety analysis, quality compliance.
• Guarantee the preparation and approval of the Design:
• Conceptual Design
• Cyber Security Management Plan
• High Level Risk Assessment based on the methodologies described in the standards (NIST
800-53, IEC 62443 and ISO 27000)
• Detail Risk Assessment (DRA) and Threat and Vulnerability Risk Assessment (TVA)

• Security Case (in according to IEC 62443-4-1 and EN 50129:2018)for the security assurance
and security procedures (for incident management, patch and vulnerability management, asset and
configuration management, etc.)
• Security Report (include the VA and PT test results)
• Undertake Cybersecurity activities as defined in the design documentation, e.g. vulnerability
assessment
• Guarantee the continuous security monitoring of the System in accordance to the technology
innovation
• Security Audits during the Project with the Customer
Competencies
The Cybersecurity engineer shall be able to:
• Act keeping in mind the impacts of his/her own work on the whole “Company system” and
understanding the economic consequences of his/her activities both on client and organizational
perspectives. Propose simple and efficient solutions to meet customer needs.
• Commit to understanding and delivering against customer requirements, keeping them informed
about progress on a specific activity/project. Actively seek information to understand customer
circumstances, problems, expectations and needs.
• Provide contributions in defining personal stretching goals. Focus on new or more effective
ways of improving his/her own work and meeting targets. Commit to exceed expectations.
• Set stretching and realistic targets for him/herself and his/her team, improving performance and
benchmarks against industry standards and competition. Recognize and celebrate the achievement of
milestones and goals.
• Understand areas of improvement and define a personal development plan to follow whose
progress is regularly checked. Welcome new assignments for personal development.
• Understand markets and industrial trends and their changes and how they may impact the
Company/the Group. Keep him/herself updated on products, services, markets and clients in order to
plan activities.
• Adapt to different cultures and international environments establishing relationships that create
business benefit.
• Accommodate for cultural differences to improve effectiveness and adapt leadership style
depending on the situation (adherence to the team’s expectations).
• Compare him/herself and his/her team against the international best practices. Encourage the
contribution of different people with different experiences and backgrounds in order to optimize
outcomes. Pursue opportunities to learn about other cultures using an open-minded approach.
• Seek opportunities to expand and leverage knowledge across organizational boundaries. Draw
upon multiple and diverse sources for ideas and inspiration. Examine and evaluate potential solutions
before accepting any.
• Review performance and learn from mistakes. Be aware of technological/organizational
developments that could provide innovative solutions to improve performance and add value. Target
important innovation areas and develop solutions addressing meaningful work issues.
• Follow up the supplier of the cybersecurity technologies. Review the technical documentation
produced by the supplier before the submittal to the Customer.
• Analyze the comments and requests received by the Customer on the Design and the
Commissioning phases.
• Participate to the Factory and Site acceptance tests with the Customer.
Required Skills & Knowledge
• Telecommunications System Architectures and Solutions
• ISO 27001 and 27005
• EN 50159
• NIST 800-53 and 800-82
• IEC 62443 family
• Backbone Transmission Systems and Elements
• IP Networking – Wired & Wireless
• System Integration knowledge
• SIEM technology experience

• Firewall Configuration and Management Knowledge
• Active Directory and Radius Configuration Management (802.1x)
• Nessus Tool Professional experience for Vulnerability and Penetration Tests
• SCADA security and knowledge of the main SCADA architectures and communication protocols
• Cisco Certificate CCNA, CCNA Security or CCNP is preferable title.
• Experience of undertaking or managing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
activities
• Experience of Patch Management and Configuration Management
Desired Skills & Knowledge
• Wireless Communication Systems
• Trunked Mobile Radio Systems
• Public Carrier Systems and Services
• Wiring Rules, cables, Codes and Regulations
• Network Management Systems
Education/Qualifications
• As minimum Bachelor’s , preferred master Degree in Telecom Engineering Degree or in
descending order Computer/Information Science, Electronic Engineering
• From 1 to 3 years of Cybersecurity System Engineering expertise.
• Cybersecurity qualifications or certification is preferred
• Railway experience is preferred but also experiences in other telecom sectors can be
considered (e.g. Oil&Gas, power energy companies, telecom operators, etc.).
Languages
Fluent in English.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Control System 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 Naples and Turin, Italy .
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.
Mission
Assure the design and commissioning of the assigned portion of Security and Control systems
technologies in order to comply with contractual requirements in terms of time, quality and cost either
for the Tender and Backlog Projects.
Accountabilies
• Design and commissioning of the SCADA, PLC and HMI technologies in order to comply with
the requirements in terms of time, quality and cost either for an assigned Tender and Backlog Project.
• Design and integrate wired and wireless Ethernet and Serial data & automation networks
• Design panel layouts and wiring diagrams
• Perform I/O loop testing, and wire tracing and identification
• Perform site surveys and analysis
• Troubleshoot, analyze service of SCADA, PLC.
• Analyze customer supplied system specifications, decomposing the statements within such
specifications into software requirements
• Identify gaps between customer requirements and company standard software products
• Create requirement documents, including high and low level design documents, interface
control design documents, detailed software requirements and specifications, requirements traceability
documents.
• Be the primary technical interface to the customer throughout the life cycle of the project and act
as technical liaison relative to the software development effort with other departments within the
company working on the same project.
• Interface with internal customers (project managers, construction managers, project engineers,
and application engineers) and external stakeholders (customers, contractors, local authorities, external
assessor) to ensure consistent communication.
• Coordinate work sequences, schedules, resources and punch list items
• Oversee commissioning and acceptance testing of the entire plant in a safe manner, including
controls and communication networks, power supplies, auxiliary systems like fire detection, ventilation,
HMI.
• Act keeping in mind the impacts of his/her own work on the whole 'Company system' and
understanding the economic consequences of his/her activities both on client and organizational
perspectives. Propose simple and efficient solutions to meet customer needs.
• Adapt to different cultures and international environments establishing relationships that create
business benefit.
• Accommodate for cultural differences to improve effectiveness and adapt leadership style
depending on the situation (adherence to the team’s expectations).
• Seek opportunities to expand and leverage knowledge across organizational boundaries. Draw
upon multiple and diverse sources for ideas and inspiration. Examine and evaluate potential solutions
before accepting any.
• Review performance and learn from mistakes. Be aware of technological/organizational
developments that could provide innovative solutions to improve performance and add value. Target
important innovation areas and develop solutions addressing meaningful work issues
• Understand markets and industrial trends and their changes and how they may affect the
Company/the Group. Keep him/herself updated on products, services, markets and clients in order to
plan activities.

Desired Skills & Experience (associate: not all the line below have to be achieved)
• Basic Knowledge with programming and configuring PLC and and automation network design,
HMI technologies
• Basic Knowledge with programming and configuring Microsoft Operating Systems, OPC , SQL,
C # and OLE clients and servers
• Basic Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Profibus, Profinet, TCP
Modbus, Modbus RTU/ETH.
• Basic Knowledge of standards and norms related to Safety Integrity Level (hw and sw).
• Basic knowledge of problems and solutions related to wiring and connections, cabinets, cable
paths, connections to Civil Works.
• Principles of electronic and electrical engineering (including grounding systems)
• Basic knowledge of Railway Signaling and, in general, of Railway Engineering (in particular
electric traction, stray currents, remote control)
• Basic Knowledge of the concepts related to the protection of personnel, hardware, programs,
networks, and data from physical circumstances and events that could cause serious losses or damage
to a transportation system. This includes protection from fire, natural disasters, vandalism.
• Basic Knowledge of the concepts related to maintenance principles, database, and protocols for
data transfer and collection, configuration of maintenance asset and work orders, warehouse
management and spare parts.
• Basic knowledge of relay circuits, mechanics and thermal phenomena, power distribution
systems, grounding of metal structures, microcontroller programming, software coding, control of
electrical motors, sensors, actuators, cabling techniques and cable specifications, overall architecture of
the Transportation System being realized
• Basic knowledge of problems and solutions related to wiring and connections, cabinets, cable
paths, connections to Civil Works.
Nice to have, in addition to the above ( not mandatory ):
• Basic Knowledge and understanding of current CCTV technology, including interpretation of
user requirements, specification of CCTV cameras, PTZ solutions, encoding/decoding and compression
protocols, video data interfacing/transmissions, mobile and central video recorders, operator control
solutions, display panels, video analysis, integration with Physical Security Management System
• Basic knowledge of PSD and/or Maintenance Management Systems
• Basic Knowledge and understanding of Intrusion and Access Control System, perimeter
intrusion detection System, integration with Fire Detection System or SCADA System, integration with
CCTV, user access permission configuration, biometric identification
• Basic Knowledge Big data Management
Education & Experience
As minimum Master degree , in descending order, Automation, Electronic, Electrical Engineering or
Computer/Information Science
Language
English: upper intermediate level required.

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Power Electronic 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 Naples, Italy.
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.
Accountabilities
 Design of Traction and Auxiliary Power Converters for Railway Applications
 Input Requirements Analysis to define detailed requirement for the design of Traction and
Auxiliary Power Converters
 Propulsion\Auxiliary systems and Power Converters modelling and simulation to define power
components sizing and topology choice
 Electric and Thermal analysis and calculations of power converters
 Drafting and issue of detailed electric schematics, Technical specifications for component and
system, Testing specifications, Bill of Material
 Power Converters\components experimentation
 Power Converters\components validation in routine, type and combined test
 System integration test and validation on board
 Commissioning and service support
Required Skills/ Knowledge
Basic knowledge of Power Electronic circuit and Power Converters topology.
Basic knowledge of power semiconductor devices and technology (IGBT, Diode, Gate units, switching
modulation technique,Si- SiC technology etc.)
Basic knowledge of Power Electronics test circuit, measurement and experimentation
Basic knowledge and use of electrical CAD tools for development of schematics and wiring diagram
(Autocad, etc.).
Focus on Innovation and new electronics technology
Knowledge of Power Traction Battery and green Traction technology
Analytic approach
Flexibility

Education / Qualifications
Master's Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (preferred focus on Power Electronic)
Languages
Good knowledge of written and spoken English

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated RAM & Design for Maintenance 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 Pistoia/Napoli
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.
Accountabilities
 Developing of RAM activities in multi-company projects starting from the tender activities.
 Analysis of the contractual and regulatory requirements relating to, reliability and maintainability
aspects of the vehicle.
 Allocation of RAM requirements to the vehicle subsystems.
 Tender and project documentation inspection and developing of the RAM analysis in order to
verify compliance with the RAM requirements including the calculation of the life cycle cost for
the aspects of maintenance.
 integration of the RAM analyses developed by the suppliers in the vehicle documentation.
 Verification of all the solution for optimization of the maintenance plan
 Verification of design solution on the maintainability point of view
Required Skills/ Knowledge
 Basic Knowledge of maintainability design and implementation process.
 Basic Knowledge of the main office automation software / tools (Word, Excel, etc.).
 Team-working attitude
 Flexibility
 Result orientation
 Analytic approach
 Readiness to travel occasionally
Education / Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering (Railway/Aerospace,  Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics disciplines are
a preferential title)
Languages
Knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level)

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated RAMS 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 Pistoia – IT
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.
Accountabilities
 Identification of the contractual and regulatory requirements relating to safety, reliability and
maintainability aspects of the vehicle.
 Allocation of RAM requirements to the vehicle subsystems.
 Performing the preliminary hazard analysis (PHA) identifying the preventive measures for the
mitigation of the consequences and the related validation methods.
 project documentation inspection and developing of the RAMS analysis (reliability, corrective
maintenance, preventive maintenance plan, SHA) in order to verify compliance with the RAMS
requirements including the calculation of the life cycle cost for the aspects of maintenance.
 Checking of the RAMS analyses developed by the suppliers of the main vehicle systems.
Required Skills/ Knowledge
 Knowledge of the main office automation software / tools (Word, Excel, etc.) is essential.
 knowledge of main RAMS Software tools (Isograph Reliability Workbench, Item ToolKit, etc.) is
a preferential title.
 Analytic approach
 Team-working attitude
 Flexibility
 Result orientation
 Readiness to travel occasionally
Education / Qualifications
Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aero-space, Electrical, Electronics disciplines are a
preferential title)
Languages
knowledge of written and spoken English (at least B2 level)

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Traction and auxiliary control 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 Naples, Italy.

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.
Accountabilities:
 Input Requirements Analysis to define the project Control Architecture and Detailed
Requirements
 Propulsion system and power converters modelling and simulation to support components
sizing and topology choice
 Functions and algorithms development to satisfy technical specification
 Software and Firmware libraries development and maintenance
 Harmonics Emission evaluation and control actions implementation to be compliant with EMI
requirements
 Propulsion diagnostic and condition based maintenance (CBM) algorithms design
 Project Software documentation compliance with the applicable railway standards and DR
participation
 Hardware in the loop environment design (HIL)
 Software in the loop environment design (SIL)
 Control Testing and Validation in SIL and HIL environment
 System validation in combined test
 System integration test and validation on board
 Commissioning and service support
 Control electronic and power converters routine test support
Required Skills/ Knowledge:
 Basic knowledge of automation control theory and signals elaboration
 Basic knowledge of the main programming languages (C / C ++, Python, Linux, Eclipse) and
application on embedded system in real time contest
 Basic Knowledge of Power converters topologies and electrical/Hybrid propulsion system
 Basic Knowledge of control electronic and microprocessors architectures
 Basic knowledge of the main communication bus (CAN, Ethernet, MVB)
 Good Problem Solving capabilities
 Good Team working capabilities
Education / Qualifications:
Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering

Languages:
English Proficiency

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Vehicle Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced
environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks in Engineering
Department. The position is based in PISTOIA – IT
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.
Accountabilities
 Support and coordination during the bid and project development of the technical design of
system
 Preparation of system requirements specification of a mechanical system
 Analysis of Suppliers' technical proposals
 Checking the technical description of the system
 Verification of drawings / documents (Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) for installation / integration on
board
 Checking of FEM analysis report
 Preparation / verification of performance test specification
 Support during system type tests
 Support during the on-board integration test
 Design review with Clients and Suppliers
Required Skills/ Knowledge
 Basic knowledge of pneumatic scheme, hydraulic scheme, electrical scheme comprehension,
bolted and riveted connections;
 Basic knowledge of electrics and mechanics is required.
 Knowledge of the main office automation software/tools (Word, Excel, etc.)
 Knowledge of mechanical design software (Autocad, Creo, Catia, etc.)
 Readiness to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, multitasking international
environment.
 Versatile in learning and strong desire to remain up-to-date with changes in technology and best
industry practices.
 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
 Attitude to work in an international and multi-cultural reality.
Education / Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical
Languages
Good knowledge of written and spoken English is mandatory.

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