Rail Welding Machinery Expert (FBW Focus)

Do Well Do Good; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A consulting firm is looking for a senior specialist in rail welding machinery for a short-term consulting assignment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in rail welding or industrial automation and must possess expertise in Flash Butt Welding technologies. This role involves mapping the global FBW machinery landscape while assessing technology evolution pathways. The position is remote-first, with the potential for targeted live workshops.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in rail welding machinery, heavy welding equipment, or industrial automation.
• Hands-on exposure to FBW systems, ideally with mobile or compact configurations.
• Strong understanding of design trade-offs in machinery miniaturization.

Responsabilités

• Map the global FBW machinery landscape, focusing on mobile, semi-mobile, and compact systems.
• Assess technology evolution pathways including automation and digital control.
• Provide insight into breakthrough vs incremental innovation trajectories.

Connaissances

Expertise in Flash Butt Welding (FBW)

Technology evolution analysis

Understanding of machinery design trade-offs

Ability to articulate technology directions

Description du poste

We are seeking a senior specialist in rail welding machinery, with deep expertise in Flash Butt Welding (FBW) technologies, to support a short-term strategic consulting assignment focused on future rail welding solutions

Scope of work

• Map the global FBW machinery landscape, with emphasis on mobile, semi-mobile, and compact systems
• Assess technology evolution pathways: automation, digital control, data capture, and miniaturisation of FBW equipment
• Compare FBW vs ATW from a forward-looking perspective: productivity, scalability, workforce dependency, and long‑term LCC
• Identify next‑generation design levers: reduced footprint, lower mass, modular architectures, energy efficiency, and faster deployment
• Provide insight into breakthrough vs incremental innovation trajectories and realistic time‑to‑market
• Contribute to strategic scenarios with a clear view on future FBW competitiveness

Profile sought

• 10 plus years of experience in rail welding machinery, heavy welding equipment, or industrial automation
• Hands‑on exposure to FBW systems, ideally including mobile or compact configurations
• Strong understanding of design trade‑offs in machinery miniaturisation (power density, cooling, control, reliability)
• Ability to articulate future technology directions and their strategic implications for rail infrastructure players
• Background with OEMs, system integrators, or advanced rail contractors strongly preferred

Engagement model

• Short‑term, high‑impact assignment (from expert interviews to focused working sessions)
• Remote‑first, with targeted live workshops as needed
• Senior expert day rate, aligned with market standards

Confidentiality

• Work conducted under NDA
• Client identity and strategic context disclosed selectively