Rail Signaling Hardware Designer for Automated Control

Progress Rail Signaling Spa is looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Hardware Designer. The position is based in Italy, open to our office in Pistoia.

Progress Rail Signaling Spa was founded in 1958 in Pistoia, Italy. As ECM, we have been servicing railway infrastructure for over sixty years, constantly pursuing innovation and cutting‑edge technology. We are a leader in producing power supply units for railways and stations, LED signalling systems, Automatic Train Protection Systems, and ERTMS trackside and trainborne subsystems. Our Computer‑Based Interlocking system manages hundreds of miles of railway from a single central control room. Part of Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, we offer complete signalling solutions under the ECM brand worldwide.

Job Purpose

The business environment relies heavily on hardware for many functions inside automated traffic control systems. Hardware Engineers are pivotal in developing components that provide real solutions. An engineer must address the entire hardware development lifecycle: analyze needs, design, test, and develop hardware to meet those needs.

Responsibilities

• Design new products and maintain all digital electrical boards and/or analog circuits, components, and interconnects for ECM Field Equipment Components (FEC).
• Evaluate new software and hardware during deployment to ensure smooth system functioning.
• Develop and implement product designs, provide support to production, and ensure compliance with time‑frame, quality, and cost targets.
• Manage technical aspects and monitor efficient deployment of new technologies and systems, following the SIL4 development process as prescribed by EN 50126 and 50129.
• Test and document progress: test components, modify them as necessary, and thoroughly document changes to create a record.
• Coordinate with product development teams to perform Design for Testability (DFT) on the design cycle.
• Collaborate with colleagues in software, mechanical, and other departments to reduce bugs and ensure a better end result.
• Collaborate with outsourced validation and manufacturing partners to ensure timely supply of systems and devices as per specification.
• Coordinate with the client’s engineering team and management to ensure efficiency.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong background in Electronic Engineering; bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering or a similar discipline (master’s preferred).
• Hardware engineering software tools knowledge (Altium Designer, Orcad, Cadence Allegro).
• Programming languages (C, C++).
• Hardware description languages (Verilog).
• Operating system software (Linux, UNIX).
• Electronics tools (oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, testers, etc.).
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Good English knowledge (B2 level).

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies.
• Training programs.
• A package that reflects the value of your contributions.

Progress Rail Signaling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We have obtained UNIPdR125:2022 Certification on Gender Equity, SA8000, and UNI ISO 30415:2021 Diversity & Inclusion Certification.

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