Climatic Chamber (Test Engineer )

Location:

Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy

Job ID:

R0138214

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail S.p.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Test Engineer  who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks within our Rolling Stock Engineering Department - Climate Chamber Laboratory. The position is based in Pistoia - IT.

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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 for managing the entire calibration and certification cycle of laboratory instruments (for instance PT100 temperature sensor).
• Support for managing the calibration certificate expiry schedule of all laboratory instruments.
• Support the analysis of the test specifications from Design Department regarding HVAC Testing
• Support design of the equipment necessary for the proper test execution
• Prepare the technical documents for the Purchasing  phase of the Test equipment.
• Develop  the test procedure   according to the Test Specifications ,  applicable International Standards and specific Regulations.
• Support the Lab Team Specialists for the Test Bench setup.
• Execute the test campaign  together with the  Test Team
• Analyze the test data according to Test Specifications and Standards.
• Prepare the test reports.
• Management of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Support the Lab Manager /Senior Test Engineer   in   interfacing with Customers, Lab Suppliers or quality organizations.
• Support the development of the Lab Quality System.
• Conduct laboratory presentations during plant visits.

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of instrument calibration processes and procedures 
• Strong  interest and aptitude in experimental activities.
• Good ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge of at least one computer programming language (for instance C, C++,.Net, C#, Python)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and databases such as Microsoft Access and SQL Server.
• Experience (at least 5 years) in the field engineering
• Availability for national and international business trips

Desired Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge/Experience  of EN14750 & EN13129 Standard
• Knowledge/Experience  of Mechanical Testing and/or Stress Experimental Analysis
• Experimental thesis
• Knowledge of Sw Scientific Tools (Matlab or Labview).
• Knowledge/Experience of Measurement Process/Analysis   and    Acquisition Systems

Education / Qualifications

Master degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering 

Languages

Italian,   English (B2)

“Alla posizione si applica il vigente CCNL per l’industria metalmeccanica privata e l’installazione di impianti, con inquadramento nel livello B2, ai sensi della relativa disciplina di classificazione del personale.”

Proponiamo una retribuzione annua lorda compresa tra 36.000 € e 46.000 €

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail