Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Head of Electric Traction Motor Design 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 Napoli, Italy.
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AccountabilitiesResponsible for the engineering team for the design of electric traction motors for Rolling Stock in the railway and mass transit environment.
The candidate will be placed within the Design Technical Dept.
with a small team of engineers dedicated to the design of electric motors.
Minimum RequirementsMust have at least 8 years of experience in the electromechanical design of electric motors (asynchronous / three-phase synchronous) for traction in railway and mass transit applications.
Skills related to the design of electromagnetic, mechanical, thermal simulations and knowledge of specific software for the design of electric motors.
Knowledge of techniques for modeling and optimizing the performance of electromechanical components and processes for value analysis related to the design development of new products.
Knowledge of electronic power converters and drives with traction asynchronous motors for electric vehicles.
Knowledge of the design qualification process, routine testing and type testing.
Ability to work in a team and strong leadership skills.
Management of complex projects, ensuring compliance with deadlines, quality and costs.
Management of the project team in supporting the project from the conceptual phase to the final validation in the test lab.
Input Requirements Analysis to define detailed requirements for the design of traction motors.
Electric and Thermal analysis and calculations of traction motors.
Development of conceptual projects in the tender phase, technical feasibility analysis, implementation of innovative solutions, ability to integrate with power drives.
Design to cost for the economic efficiency and competitiveness of the product.
Coordination of project activities with other corporate functions: Industrialization, Purchasing, Quality and Testing to manage the complete development of the project and its final validation.
Commissioning and service support.
Readiness to travel occasionally.
Education / QualificationsMaster's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
LanguagesGood knowledge of written and spoken English.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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