初级材料与技术工程师

Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0139279 Date Posted: 2026-10-30 Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Work Arrangement: Hybrid 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: Your new role We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Materials and Technology Engineer to join our team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build specialist experience within the rail industry, working across materials engineering and special manufacturing processes. You will support a varied range of technical activities, with a particular focus on bonding, painting and corrosion protection. Working collaboratively with internal and external project teams, you will help manage technical requirements, documentation and activities relating to materials and special processes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to railway vehicle projects and develop your experience within a complex, international engineering environment. Some key responsibilities Support the management of materials and special-process requirements using DOORS. Manage technical documentation and activities relating to materials and special processes. Provide support and technical input across bonding, painting and corrosion-protection activities. Collaborate with internal and external sub-project teams to support the development of assigned areas of projects. Coordinate with the resources involved in materials and special-process activities. Help ensure that materials-related requirements and project deliverables are managed effectively. Build strong working relationships across engineering and project teams. Undertake occasional short domestic and international business trips where required. We are looking for a motivated and analytical engineer who is keen to develop specialist expertise in materials and manufacturing processes. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment, managing a varied workload and collaborating with stakeholders across different teams. You will ideally bring: A Master’s degree or technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related discipline. Experience working on railway vehicle projects in a materials, special-process or wider engineering role. Knowledge or practical experience of bonding, painting and corrosion-protection processes. An understanding of materials and special-process documentation and requirement management. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A results-focused mindset and willingness to take ownership of assigned activities. Written and spoken English to at least B2 level. Availability for occasional short domestic and overseas travel. Knowledge of DIN 6701 and European chemical-substance requirements, including REACH and SCIP, would be advantageous. An EAS European Adhesive Specialist qualification would also be beneficial. If you are looking to develop your engineering career in a specialist area, contribute to technically challenging railway projects and learn from experienced colleagues within a global organisation, this could be a fantastic next step. What we offer We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to: Competitive salary Potential opportunity for annual performance-related bonus 25 days’ holiday Pension scheme with contributions up to 9% Private medical insurance Personal Accident Insurance Group Income Protection Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle. #LI-GF1 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.