System Engineer for Automation Systems

Location:

Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Job ID:

R0107502

Date Posted:

2025-10-28

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS 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:

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated System Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks. The developments cover the railways applications. The position is based in Piossasco, 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

Experience Required

2+ to 5 Years

Career Level

Experienced

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Location:

• Piossasco (TO).
• Genova would be an alternative location as well.

Electronic/Software Engineering degree

Accountabilities

• Requirement analysis
• Responsible for ensuring successful on time, on budget delivery of an engineering and software solution
• Responsible for leading work packet Project Monitoring and Control activities including maintaining schedule, CTC, MPR updates, meeting minutes, risk register, and change orders
• Prioritization and monitoring of software problem report status, and execution of tasks within functional areas that includes engineering and software development activities
• Facilitates scope/requirement discussions with technical teams and customer
• Active participation in optimal overall project technical solution
• Support to HW & SW design e commissioning
• Support for test on site with customer

Required Skills & Experience

• Very good English written and spoken;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as project engineer or lead systems/software engineer for large software control system applications
• Experience with basic Project Management:
• Maintaining and controlling budget
• Schedule monitoring/development,
• Maintaining risk register,
• Resource and task management
• Good understanding and/or prior experience with software development lifecycles, delivery, and HW/SW integration lifecycle
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office suite, scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera), requirements management systems, and software configuration tools
• Prior experience managing small-medium sized projects and project teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and manage tasking of cross-functional teams of varying skills/experience
• Success with multi-tasking across multiple projects at given time
• Builds effective relationships and has exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Experience in manage project in international context

Desired Skills & Experience

• Some knowledge on Data Base, SW e programming languages
• Prefer rail or rail transit domain experience, but not required
• Familiar with Automatic Train Supervision(ATS) products, technology, and project deliverables
• Prefer prior experience supporting Bids and Proposals for new work
• Experience with overall systems architecture design
• Experience with robust, mission critical control systems
• Experience with providing leadership in either a functional management or project management role
• More then 5 years of experience are a plus

Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering or Information Technology or equivalent technical background.

Location:

• Piossasco (TO) or Genoa

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.

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