Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Job ID: R******* Date Posted: ********** Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: NoAbout UsA 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 Senior Hardware Design 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 Sydney, Australia.
A Senior Hardware Design Engineer is required to ensure that this scope is designed in a coordinated, structured and technically consistent manner, with clear definition of physical interfaces, installation requirements, and compliance considerations.
The role provides a single point of technical responsibility for hardware design, ensuring continuity of approach and alignment across the programme.Key responsibilities:Development of rack layouts and equipment configurations, ensuring appropriate space allocation, access, and maintainabilityDefinition of cable routing approaches across stations, trackside, tunnel, depot, and facility environmentsDesign of fibre and copper cable terminations,



including physical interface requirementsEstablishment of power supply requirements, including load allocation and distribution considerationsIncorporation of thermal and heat load constraints into hardware configurationsDesign of earthing and bonding arrangements in accordance with project requirementsConsideration of EMI/EMC principles within physical design, including segregation and routing practicesDefinition of equipment mounting solutions, including racks, desks, walls, and specialist installations such as video wallsSpecification of cable containment and installation constraints, where applicableKey skills, knowledge and experience:Proven experience in hardware design within rail or comparable infrastructure environmentsStrong technical knowledge of cabling systems, rack layouts, equipment installation, and power distributionWorking understanding of earthing, bonding, and EMI/EMC principles as applied to physical designExperience in producing structured, detailed, and installation-ready engineering design documentationAbility to interpret and translate multi-discipline subsystem requirements into coherent hardware designsDegree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering,



or a related disciplineWhat we offer:Annual performance, development, and salary review process.Ongoing professional development and training.Salary continuance.Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (incl. flu vaccinations).
Employee Assistance Program (employees and family).
Days off per year sponsored by the company in addition to the statutory public holidays and leave entitlements.Invitation to attend and participate in Company sponsored social events throughout the year.
#LI-CL1Company culture and values:At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business.
Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we're continuously improving our policies and products.
From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance.
We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit.
And by aligning with these, we're able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.
We're especially keen to hear from women and people of all genders considering a career in engineering, cybersecurity, and rail technology.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 chance employer.Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail.
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📌 Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas
📍 Sydney