Executive/Senior Engineer, Signal, Communication & Control Engineering

SMRT Trains Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Singapore seeks an Engineer to provide engineering solutions addressing reliability issues in signalling and communication systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, conducting analysis, and drafting work instructions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and proficiency in reliability engineering methodologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent required.
• Previous railway system experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to investigate defects and improve maintenance strategies.
• Analyze condition monitoring data to identify reliability concerns.
• Draft technical work instructions for maintenance activities.

Skills

Diagnostic and reliability engineering methodologies

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Analytical and decision-making skills

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job description

Company description:
SMRT Trains Ltd, incorporated in 1987, operates Singapore's first mass rapid transit system. We manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, East-West Line, Circle Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. With over 5,000 employees, more than 250 trains, and 141 km of rail tracks across 108 stations, we serve millions of commuters daily.

Our core values are Integrity, Service & Safety, and Excellence. SMRT is committed to providing safe, reliable, and comfortable service for our commuters.

Job description:
Job Purpose:
Provide engineering solutions to reliability issues affecting SMRT Signalling, Communication & Control System and related equipment. Conduct defect troubleshooting, failure analysis, reliability trending, and develop engineering solutions independently.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams across lines and other engineering departments to investigate defects, develop methods, propose modifications, and improve maintenance strategies.
2. Analyze and trend condition monitoring and defect data to identify reliability concerns; develop methods, propose modifications, and improve maintenance strategies.
3. Draft technical work instructions for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
4. Identify and implement cost-effective technologies to enhance system performance.
5. Support LTA and SMRT projects by reviewing design specifications to ensure safety, reliability, maintainability, and operability; provide engineering support as needed.
6. Report any safety concerns at the workplace.
7. Perform other tasks or functions as assigned by the supervisor.
8. Work in any SMRT lines or Maintenance Depots.
9. Work in rotating or fixed shifts.

Qualifications & Work Experience:

1. Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
2. Previous railway system experience is advantageous.

Skills:

1. Proficient in diagnostic and reliability engineering methodologies such as Weibull Analysis, Failure Mode and Effect Criticality Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Maintenance Science best practices.
2. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; comfortable working hands-on in maintenance workshops alongside Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and Technical Officers.
3. Ability to work independently and in a team.
4. Fluent in written and spoken English.
5. Strong analytical and decision-making skills.