Overview
Description Hitachi Rail is looking for a Validation Engineer based in Genoa, Italy. The role focuses on the validation and certification of railway signalling products, with specific attention to installation aspects and regulatory compliance.
Accountabilities
- Manage technical activities related to the certification of railway signalling products.
- Perform type testing activities in internal Hitachi Rail laboratories and coordinate tests with external ACCREDIA-accredited laboratories.
- Prepare and manage certification documentation, including Test Plans, Test Procedures and Test Reports, in compliance with applicable standards and installation configurations.
- Ensure correct execution of laboratory test setups and test procedures.
- Monitor and verify calibration activities of laboratory instruments and related records.
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of laboratory Quality Management System documentation in compliance with EN ISO/IEC 17025.
- Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards and metrological methodologies.
- Interface with customers, certification bodies, and accreditation authorities as required.
- Be available for short- to medium-term business travel, mainly within Italy.
Competencies
- Strong problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration within a team.
- Attention to detail and strong quality orientation.
- Good practical skills in the use of laboratory measurement instruments and tools.
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Knowledge of applied metrology for electromagnetic, mechanical, climatic and electrical quantities.
- Experience in laboratory testing or calibration activities.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, calibration data management software and data processing tools.
- Ability to apply technical standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.