Service Center Engineer (Base in Singapore)

Knorr Bremse Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse Group in Singapore is seeking a Service Center Engineer to service, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, test, and maintain railway control systems at our Singapore service center.

Reporting to the Service Center Manager, you will manage spare parts, inventory, equipment, and ensure safety and 5S in the workshop while supporting field teams and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or Mechatronics.
• 3–5 years of railway/MRT/E&M project experience.
• Experience with LTA/MRT projects in Singapore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and test brake control systems.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic and mechanical faults in brake equipment.
• Maintain workshop safety, 5S and housekeeping in the service center.
• Support field service teams on escalations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Service Center Engineer (Base in Singapore)

LOCATION: Hong Kong / China | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 10928 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

We see it as our daily mission to make a significant contribution to greater safety and efficiency on roads and railways. That goes for passenger and goods transport - all over the world.

Making mobility safe on roads and railways - that is the mission driving us each and every day at Knorr-Bremse. It has been that way for over 110 years. Today the Knorr-Bremse Group, based in Munich, is the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems and a leading supplier of safety-critical sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As an innovator in our fields, we advance developments in mobility and transport technologies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Report to: Service Center Manager

Position type: Permanent

Job Summary

The Service Center Engineer is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, testing, and maintenance of railway control systems and related components in the service center.

The role also supports the Service Center Manager in daily operations, including maintaining equipment and tools, managing spare parts and inventory, and ensuring the workshop is safe, clean, and well-organized. This includes coordinating timely availability of parts, resolving non-conformances, and supporting continuous improvement of service center activities.

• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and functional testing brake control systems and components.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical faults in brake equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble brake control units and assemblies.
• Replace defective parts and perform adjustment and calibration activities.
• Conduct overhaul activities according to OEM manuals, maintenance procedures, and customer requirements.
• Perform pressure, leakage, and functional tests after repair and overhaul.
• Ensure repaired units meet technical performance and safety standards.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting
• Analyze failure modes and support root cause investigation.
• Prepare technical findings and repair reports.
• Support field service teams on technical escalations when required.
• Assist engineering team in reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support warranty and failure analysis activities.
• Workshop & Service Center Operations
  • Maintain accurate repair and overhaul records.
  • Update service status in SAP systems.
  • Support spare parts tracking and inventory control.
  • Ensure special tools and testing equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
  • Support continuous improvement and productivity initiatives.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Follow railway safety standards, workshop SOPs, and quality procedures.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping and 5S standards in the workshop.
  • Support internal and external quality audits.

Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• At least 3-5years of relevant experience in railway, MRT, E&M, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in LTA or MRT-related projects in Singapore is preferred and experience in installation, testing and maintenance is an advantage
• Familiarity with LTA, SMRT or SBS Transit engineering procedures and safety requirements.

Preferred skills and technical competencies

• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and railway safety procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of testing, troubleshooting, and site coordination practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills, stakeholder coordination and good teamwork

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WHAT WE OFFER

Through a blend of engineering excellence, sustainable development and social responsibility, our employees help to drive progress at more than 100 sites in 30 countries. We offer you an exciting role with plenty of variety in an international environment, as part of an attractive package that extends from flexible working hour models, via professional and personal development opportunities, all the way to sports and healthcare programs.