La posizione è aperta all'interno del team di Hitachi Rail.**Location:**Napoli, Napoli, Italy**Job ID:** R0099077**Date Posted:** Jul 18, 2025**Segment:** Green Energy & Mobility**Business Unit:** Hitachi Rail**Company Name:** Hitachi Rail S.P.A.**Profession (Job Category):** Other**Job Type (Experience Level):** Experienced**Job Schedule:** Full time**Remote:** No**Chi siamo**Una carriera in Hitachi Rail rappresenta un investimento per il futuro.**Descrizione****Hitachi Rail** is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated **Traction and auxiliary control 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.****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*** **Requirements Analysis & System Design** * Analyze input requirements to define **control architecture** and detailed specifications. * Model and simulate **propulsion systems** and **power converters** to optimize component sizing and topology selection.* **Control Algorithms & Software Development** * Design and develop **control functions and algorithms** to meet technical specifications. * Develop and maintain **embedded software and firmware libraries**. * Implement **harmonic emission control** strategies to ensure **EMI compliance**. * Design **diagnostic algorithms** for **Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)** in propulsion systems.* **Testing & Validation** * Develop **Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)** and **Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)** test environments. * Conduct **control system validation** in **SIL/HIL** and real-world integration testing. * Perform **system integration tests** and **on-board validation**. * Support **commissioning, field testing, and service operations**.* **Compliance & Documentation** * Ensure **software documentation** complies with **railway standards** (EN 50128, EN 50657). * Participate in **Design Reviews (DR)** and support **routine testing** of control electronics and power converters.**Required Skills/ Knowledge****Control Systems & Signal Processing*** Advanced knowledge of **automation control theory** and **real-time signal processing**.* Expertise in **vector control theory (FOC, DTC)** for electric machines.* Dynamic system modeling and simulation using **Simulink/Simscape**.* **Embedded & Real-Time Systems*** Proficient in **C/C++, Python**, and **Linux** for embedded systems development.* Experience with **real-time operating systems (RTOS)** and **Eclipse-based toolchains**.* Firmware development: **microcontroller register programming**, **peripheral drivers**, and **interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC)**.* **FPGA programming** using **VHDL** for high-speed control applications.* **Power Electronics & Electric Propulsion*** Strong understanding of **power converter topologies** (DC/DC, AC/DC, inverters).* Knowledge of **electric/hybrid propulsion systems** and **electric machine control (PMSM, induction motors)**.* Experience with **Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing** (dSPACE, Speedgoat, OPAL-RT).* **Communication Protocols & Standards*** Hands-on experience with **CAN, Ethernet, MVB** buses and protocols (**J1939, TRDP, TCN**).* Knowledge of **functional safety standards (EN50128, EN 50657, IEEE1558)**.* **Software & Systems Engineering*** **Model-Based Design (MBD)** for control systems using **Simulink/Stateflow**.* **Requirements management** with **IBM Rational DOORS**.* Experience with **automated code generation** for embedded targets.* ### **Additional Competencies:*** **Electric Machines:** Deep understanding of **PMSM, induction motors, and BLDC control techniques**.* **Testing & Validation:** Familiarity with **HIL/SIL/MIL** environments for system verification.* **Industrial Standards:** Compliance with **IEC 61508, ISO 26262, and automotive/railway safety norms**.**Education & Qualifications*** **Degree** in *Automation, Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering* (Ph.D. preferred in Automation Engineering).**Languages*** **Fluent in English** (professional proficiency).**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**](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**](https://www.Linkedin.Com/company/hitachirail)#LI-DC1Grazie per l'interesse dimostrato nei confronti di Hitachi Rail.Se la sua candidatura risulterà di interesse, sarà nostra cura metterci in contatto con lei. 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