Site Engineer 1 (Base in Singapore)

Knorr-Bremse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 66,960 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse invites a proactive Site Engineer to join our long-term Land Transport Authority project in Singapore, focused on Platform Screen Door systems. You will supervise PSD installations, replacements, testing and lifecycle management in a live railway environment, ensuring safety and compliance.

We seek a Diploma/Degree holder in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with 3–5 years in railway or MRT projects, familiarity with PSD, CANbus and drawings, plus

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in railway, MRT, E&M, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in LTA/MRT-related projects in Singapore preferred.
• Familiarity with Platform Screen Door systems, CANbus networks, and railway operational constraints.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Coordinate and supervise daily site activities for PSD component replacement and installation.
• Installation & Testing: Coordinate dismantling, alignment, adjustment, fault rectification & Troubleshooting, testing and commissioning works.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with LTA, SMRT, and railway safety standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with subcontractors, planning teams, and site personnel to ensure smooth execution.
• Reporting: Prepare daily site reports, inspection records, and work progress updates.
• Technical Support: Assist in troubleshooting, fault rectification, risk assessments, and method statement preparation.
• Standby for Defect Liability Support

Skills

3–5 years experience in railway / MRT

Education

Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

CANbus networks

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Site Engineer 1 (Base in Singapore)

LOCATION: Hong Kong / China | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: 10929 | 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:

Full-Time. Initial 3-Year Contract (Renewable)

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive Site Engineer to join our team for a long-term Land Transport Authority (LTA) project focused on Platform Screen Door (PSD) systems. This role involves supervising and coordinating site activities including replacement, upgrading, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of PSD electronic and mechanical components.

You will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of works in a live railway environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Supervision: Coordinate and supervise daily site activities for PSD component replacement and installation.
• Installation & Testing: Coordinate dismantling, alignment, adjustment, fault rectification & Troubleshooting, testing and commissioning works.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with LTA, SMRT, and railway safety standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with subcontractors, planning teams, and site personnel to ensure smooth execution.
• Reporting: Prepare daily site reports, inspection records, and work progress updates.
• Technical Support: Assist in troubleshooting, fault rectification, risk assessments, and method statement preparation.
• Standby for Defect Liability Support

What We're Looking For

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in railway, MRT, E&M, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in LTA/MRT-related projects in Singapore preferred.
• Familiarity with Platform Screen Door systems, CANbus networks, and railway operational constraints.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Extras

• Experience in live operational railway environments.
• Familiarity with LTA, SMRT, or SBS Transit procedures.
• Knowledge of permit‑to‑work systems and railway safety requirements.

If you're hands-on, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a dynamic role in Singapore's railway projects, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.