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Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Mechanical Designer of power electronic assembly 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 Napoli, Italy.

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities

• Mechanical design of Power Electronic Converters for Railway Applications
• Input Requirements Analysis to define detailed requirement for the mechanical design of Traction and Auxiliary Power Converters
• Power Converters 3D modelling in order to comply input requirements and optimize weight and volume
• Power converter CFD analysis and calculations to define materials, structural part sizing, welded and screwed joints.
• Drafting and issue of detailed: 3D/2D component drawings, 3D/2D assembly drawing, 3D/2D mainframe drawings, welding and joining maps, bill of Material, technical specifications, testing specifications.
• Verification of mechanical system integration onboard.
• Power Converters assembly\components validation in routine and type test
• Commissioning and service support

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Good knowledge of reference standards for power electronics on railway applications.
• Good knowledge of main railway electronic circuit and components.
• Excellent knowledge of materials for structural frames (Stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminium, ….).
• Excellent knowledge of technological processes (welding, brazing, painting, gluing, corrosion protection, machining, …).
• Good knowledge of main power electronics cooling system (Natural air, forced air, liquid, blower and pump characteristiscs, etc.).
• Excellent knowledge of 3D modelling with CREO Parametric and use of other 2D/3D CAD tools for development of mechanical drawings.
• Excellent knowledge of G_PLM-CREO CAD integration.
• Excellent knowledge of FEM-CFD simulation tools (Hypermesh, Simulate, Comsol, Amesim, etc ..).
• Excellent knowledge of hydraulic and areaulic test circuit, measurement and experimantation
• Excellent knowledge of hydraulic and air-cooling components and technology (Blower, Pump, radiators, coldplates, Heatsink, piping, valve, tanks, sensors, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge and use of electrical CAD tools for development of schematics and wiring diagram (Autocad, etc.).
• Excellent Capability to manage projects from the requirements definition phase to the final validation and analysis of the feedbacks from the field.
• Excellent knowledge of GPLM management process.
• Team working and problem-solving capability.
• External resource/supplier management capability.
• Excellent knowledge and use of the main office automation softwares / tools.

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Focus on Innovation and new mechanical and material technology
• Knowledge of green Traction technology
• Analytic approach
• Flexibility
• Result orientation
• Readiness to travel occasionally

Education / Qualifications

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Languages

Good knowledge of written and spoken English

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