Ecodesign Engineer – Rolling Stock

About the role

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Ecodesign Engineer for its Rolling Stock Engineering Department, based in Pistoia, Italy. The position is full time and hybrid, and suits someone comfortable performing a wide range of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for ecodesign and chemical compliance on rolling stock projects, aligning with internal sustainability requirements and regulations.
• Collect, analyse and manage environmental and technical data to develop Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) studies under ISO 14040, 14044, 14025 and 14067.
• Integrate ecodesign principles and sustainability criteria throughout product development.
• Support supplier selection and engagement with Procurement and Engineering teams, using sustainability, circular economy and environmental performance evidence.
• Provide technical support on ecodesign, circularity, material sustainability and chemical compliance to internal stakeholders.
• Represent the company in European and international working groups on LCA, circular economy, ecodesign and related sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainability strategies, methodologies and best practices across the business.

Required profile

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline; the advert also lists a Master's degree as desired.
• 3-5 years of experience collecting, analysing and managing environmental and technical data, and with LCA software tools (preferably SimaPro or equivalent).
• Desired: 3-5 years developing PCF and EPD, supporting supplier sustainability assessments and sustainable procurement, and working in railway, transportation, manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of LCA methodology, ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, and preferably ISO 14025 and ISO 14067.
• Understanding of ecodesign, circular economy and sustainability principles, and of chemical compliance and material regulations.
• Desired: knowledge of the Digital Product Passport (DPP), ESPR and other European sustainability legislation, material circularity assessment, S-LCA and project management experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, analytical thinking and data-driven decision making.

The pay is stated as an annual gross salary between 36,000 and 46,000 EUR, under the private metalworking industry collective agreement at level B2.