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

Siemens; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking a Sr. System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions in Bangalore to design and implement traction and brake control software, define interfaces, and ensure compliance with railway standards.

You will work on setpoint generation, RArS/SWrS documents, and integration with propulsion subsystems, collaborating with suppliers and project stakeholders in a safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

TCMS systems

Traction control

Brake systems

Setpoint generation

Requirement engineering

RArS/SWrS

Safety standards IEC 50128

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

TRDP

MVB

WTB

Ethernet protocols

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!

We are looking for Sr. System Engineer – TCMS Traction & Brake Functions

You’ll make a difference by

Responsibilities

• 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.

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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.

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