Location:
Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom
Job ID:
R0138278
Date Posted:
2026-11-06
Company Name:
Hitachi Rail UK Limited
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Work Arrangement:
Onsite
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.
Job Description:
Your new role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team in Newton Aycliffe .
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an engineer at the beginning of their career to build their technical expertise within the rail industry. You will support the design, development and validation of electrical systems for railway vehicles, working alongside experienced engineers in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
With guidance and support from senior colleagues, you will gain valuable experience across electrical design, systems engineering, testing and technical documentation, while contributing to the development of innovative railway solutions.
Some key responsibilities
In this role, you will support:
Preparing and updating electrical schematics for railway vehicles and subassemblies
Producing electrical documentation for manufacturing, including wiring tables, topographic diagrams and harness drawings
Designing electrical cabinets, electrical boxes and wiring systems
Selecting and specifying electrical and electromechanical components
Preparing engineering reports and maintaining technical documentation
Managing system and component requirements
Supporting electrical integration, testing and troubleshooting activities
Participating in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers and customers
Ensuring designs comply with relevant standards, customer requirements and company processes.
About you
You may be a recent graduate or have up to three years of experience within electrical engineering, industrial engineering, transportation systems or a related field.
We are looking for someone who has:
A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline
A basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and electrical schematics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good written and spoken English
A genuine interest in developing a long-term technical engineering career within the rail industry
Flexibility to undertake occasional business travel
Experience with electrical CAD tools such as E3 Zuken , AutoCAD Electrical or similar would be beneficial, as would knowledge of requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS . Academic projects, internships or dissertation work involving electrical systems, wiring, industrial equipment or transportation systems would also be advantageous.
Knowledge of written and spoken Italian would be welcomed but is not essential. Most importantly, you will bring curiosity, motivation and a willingness to learn.
What we offer
We value the contribution of all our employees. If you join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to:
Competitive salary
Potential opportunity for an annual performance-related bonus
25 days’ holiday
Pension scheme with contributions of up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal accident insurance
Group income protection
Group life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
We also offer additional benefits through a flexible plan, allowing you to choose options that best suit your individual needs and…