Sr. System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions (Commuter Rail)

Siemens; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions to develop and integrate traction and brake control functionalities for rail vehicles and train control systems.

You will define system requirements, design software components, and ensure adherence to safety guidelines while working with TCMS interfaces and rail protocols. This role demands expertise in traction/brake domains and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or relevant engineering stream with rolling stock experience
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong domain knowledge in traction, brake, train control, TCMS
• Hands-on experience in setpoint generation and control logic development
• Experience with railway protocols such as TRDP, MVB, WTB, Ethernet
• Familiar with IEC 50128 and IEC 61131 standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and interface specifications for traction and brake control functionalities
• Design software components in line with safety-relevant software guidelines
• Develop RArS, SWrS, interface specifications, and test specifications
• Conduct code reviews and support verification activities
• Define interfaces between TCMS, propulsion, brake, and onboard subsystems
• Analyse diagnostic data, perform bug fixing, and enhance control logics
• Support software upgrades and new functionalities using the V-model approach
• Engage with suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards

Skills

Traction systems

Brake systems

Train control systems

TCMS applications

Setpoint generation

Control logic development

Requirement engineering

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation

Tools

TRDP

MVB

WTB

Ethernet

Job description

Hello Visionary!

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team.

Siemens Mobility is an independent run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!

Sr. System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions

You’ll make a difference by

As a System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions, you will be responsible for developing and integrating traction and brake control functionalities for innovative rail vehicles and train control systems. Your tasks and responsibilities are as follows:

• Definition of system requirements and interface specifications for traction and brake control functionalities.
• Design and implementation of software components in alignment with safety-relevant software system guidelines.
• Good understanding and experience in traction control, brake systems, and setpoint generation for traction and brakes.
• Designing control functions based on functional block diagrams and system requirements.
• Development of RArS, SWrS, interface specifications, and software test specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and support design verification activities.
• Define interfaces between TCMS, propulsion systems, brake systems, and onboard subsystems.
• Analyse diagnostic information, perform bug fixing, and define new control logics to improve vehicle performance and operational safety.
• Support implementation of software upgrades and new functionalities using the V-model approach.
• Conduct technical discussions with subsystem/component suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Act as a problem solver while ensuring compliance with applicable railway standards and project requirements.
• Work independently on traction and brake-related TCMS subsystems and develop logic block diagrams for train control applications.

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or relevant engineering stream with relevant rolling stock experience, 5–10 years.
• Domain knowledge of traction systems, brake systems, train control systems, and TCMS applications.
• Hands-on experience in setpoint generation and control logic development for traction and brakes is mandatory.
• Experience in working with TRDP, MVB, WTB, Ethernet, and communication protocols used in train systems.
• Strong understanding and proven experience in requirement engineering is a prerequisite.
• Hands‑on experience in development of control documents such as RArS, SWrS, interface specifications, and test specifications.
• Good understanding of standards such as IEC 50128, IEC 61131, IEC 61375, EN 50657, etc.
• Good communication and presentation skills complete your profile.
• You should demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills to achieve project goals.

Join us and be yourself!

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

This role is based in Bangalore. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting – and shaping the future of mobility solutions.

We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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