Engineer - RAMS

Wabtec; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Bengaluru seeks an experienced RAMS Engineer to ensure railway signalling systems meet reliability, availability, maintainability and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning and operation, in line with CENELEC standards.

The role requires practical RAMS experience, knowledge of EN 50126/28/29, and proficiency in RAMS tools and documentation. Collaboration with design, testing and operations teams is essential to maintain SARAC compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years RAMS engineering experience in railway/rail transit
• Familiarity with RAMS standards and safety regulations
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Experience with RAMS analysis tools like FMECA/FTA/RBD/HAZOP

Responsibilities

• Develop RAMS management plans and requirements specifications
• Conduct HAZID/HAZOP and Hazard Log management
• Perform FMECA, FTA, and RBD analyses
• Allocate and verify SIL per CENELEC EN 50126/28/29
• Support CSRA processes per EU/regional regulations and Safety Case preparation
• Prepare RAMS reports for client/regulatory submissions
• Coordinate with design, testing, and operations teams to ensure RAMS SRAC compliance
• Investigate reliability/safety incidents and recommend corrective actions
• Track safety requirements through traceability matrices
• Participate in design/safety reviews and risk assessment workshops

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Isograph RAMS

RAM Commander

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced RAMS Engineer to join our railway signalling team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that signalling systems meet reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle from design through to commissioning and operation in compliance with relevant railway CENELEC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RAMS management plans, RAMS requirements specifications, and RAMS demonstration/compliance reports.
• Conduct Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard Log management, and support Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP).
• Perform Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD).
• Carry out Safety Integrity Level (SIL) allocation and verification in accordance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
• Support Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) processes as per EU/regional regulations.
• Develop reliability and availability predictions/allocations for systems and subsystems.
• Prepare Maintainability analysis, RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance) studies, and maintenance philosophy documents.
• Support Safety Case development and liaise with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) / Certification bodies.
• Track and manage safety requirements through requirements traceability matrices.
• Participate in design reviews, safety review panels, and risk assessment workshops.
• Investigate reliability/safety incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with application engineering, design, testing, and operations teams to ensure RAMS SRAC compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare RAMS reports and documentation for client/regulatory submissions.
• Have competencies in FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Actions System).

Required Qualifications Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant RAMS engineering experience in the railway/rail transit, metro, signalling, or rolling stock industry.
• Sound knowledge of railway safety standards: EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159, IEC 61508, IEC 62278/79/80.
• Practical experience with RAMS analysis tools/techniques: FMECA, FTA, RBD, HAZOP, ETA (Event Tree Analysis).
• Familiarity with CSM-RA, Safety Case preparation, and Hazard Log management.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies, Independent Safety Assessors, or Notified/Designated Bodies is desirable.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with RAMS software tools (e.g., Isograph Reliability Workbench, RAM Commander, or similar) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with design, engineering, and project teams.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle (V-model) in systems engineering context.

Desirable Skills

• Certification/training in Functional Safety (e.g., TV Functional Safety Engineer) is a plus.
• Experience with signalling systems (CBTC, ETCS/ERTMS), rolling stock, or railway electrification systems.
• Exposure to international railway projects (metro, high-speed rail, mainline).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, or related discipline). Master's degree is a plus.