Location:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID:

R0062612

Date Posted:

2024-10-04

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

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 Principal Component 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 Pittsburgh, PA.

Accountabilities:

·       Review Manufacturer Process Change Notices for Hitachi Rail affected components
·       Propose the best solutions to deal with obsolescence issues including qualifying an alternate part, performing a Last Time Buy, partial or total redesign of the product or any combination of these solutions

·       Assist R&D group with new component research

·       Understand product-supporting objectives

·       Create Mitigation Plans in order to maintain the products

·       Monitor the lifecycle of components used in Hitachi Rail products

·       Detect obsolescence issues as early as possible using company lifecycle  tools

·       Perform lifecycle analysis of Hitachi Rail products and communicate Products Health status to other departments

·       Report the health of Hitachi Rail product lines, identify main risks and products redesign requirements

·       Report the health of Hitachi Rail product lines, identify main risks and products redesign requirements

Required Skills/Knowledge:

·       Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with electronic and electrical components

·       Knowledge of PDM and ERP tools

·       Ability to work in a multicultural international environment

·       Ability to work both within a team and independently

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

·       Knowledge of electromechanical and mechanical components

·       Electronic and/or electrical design experience

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline

Languages:

English - Proficiency

Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 
 
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.hitachirail.com/careers 
 
It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 
 

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].   Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected].

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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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