Head of Engineering for Signalling System Design

Siemens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mobility solutions provider is seeking a Technical Authority to lead projects in Singapore. The role involves managing engineering resources, ensuring successful implementation of complex signaling systems and developing cross-functional teams. With a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 15 years of industry experience in signaling, candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and technical communication skills. This position promotes a diverse workforce and flexible work practices, cultivating innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in signaling rail domain.
• Proven track record in managing and developing engineering teams.
• Expertise in software, hardware, systems engineering, and IT security aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Authority for various signaling applications.
• Ensure successful project implementation and operation.
• Manage and develop engineering resources to support projects.
• Create Key Performance Targets for the Engineering Department.

Skills

Engineering management

Signaling technical design expertise

Cross-functional team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics

Job description

Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure business supplies the global markets of rail and road‑bound transport with innovative products and solutions for Rail Automation, Rail Electrification and in the area of intermodal mobility, apps and backend systems.

What are my job responsibilities

Taking the lead as Technical Authority for ATC (Automatic Train Control), ATS (Automatic Train Supervision), Radio, IXL (Interlocking), Signalling Trackside Units including GoA4 applications internally and towards customer.

Ensuring with your team successful implementation and operation for on‑going projects in Singapore and region by taking hands on actions on site when necessary.

Taking the lead for necessary Engineering Statements required by projects.

Managing and Developing Engineering resources and staffing to support on‑going projects and new opportunities aiming a self‑functioning Engineering Center.

Establishing and maintaining expertise in all Signalling areas, ensuring proper development process is in place.

Establishing an ownership culture to have a sustainable department.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying challenges, analysing root causes, and distributing lessons learnt to the members of the team.

Creating the Key Performance Targets of the Engineering Department with close collaboration with other department leaders.

Actively advocate Siemens technology and solutions in the market to improve chances of winning tendered work.

What do I need to qualify for this role

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics or equivalent fields
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in signaling rail domain, with deep expertise in signaling technical design and solutions
• Proven track record in managing and developing engineering teams, with experience leading teams disciplinary and functionally
• Proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage staff and contractor requirements professionally.
• Experience working with customers and colleagues from diverse cultural environments
• Experience of software development methodologies and structured approaches to system development
• Ability to clarify complicated technical concerns to non‑technical individuals
• Expertise in software, hardware, systems engineering and IT security aspects

Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.

We support a diverse workforce.

Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.