Testing & Commissioning Manager

Siemens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career, professional & personal dev.

Job summary

Siemens Mobility seeks a seasoned Testing & Commissioning Manager to lead the CBTC signalling T&C for flagship Singapore rail projects such as JRL, CRL, and RTS Link. You will drive strategies, schedules and acceptance tests across onboard and wayside systems to ensure safe, timely delivery.

In this role you will coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders including LTA, SMRT and SBST, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Railway Systems, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in testing and commissioning urban railway signalling systems (CBTC GoA 4).
• Familiarity with Siemens Mobility signalling technology and system architecture is a plus.
• Proven leadership of T&C activities for major railway signalling projects.
• Strong understanding of regulatory LTA standards, T&C workflows, and Singapore approvals.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Siemens CBTC solutions and any CENELEC or functional safety training is preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate all Testing & Commissioning activities for CBTC signalling systems, including onboard and wayside equipment and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain T&C strategies, test schedules, resource plans, and commissioning roadmaps.
• Oversee FATs, Site Acceptance Tests, System Integration Tests, dynamic testing, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens processes, customer regulations, and safety case requirements.
• Interface with engineering, project teams, subcontractors, and operators for clear communication during T&C phases.
• Review and approve T&C documentation and test reports.
• Monitor KPIs, risks, and mitigation plans to ensure timely delivery.
• Support RAMS, safety certification activities, ISA audits, and safety workshops.
• Lead and mentor a team of T&C engineers and oversee subcontractor performance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Testing & Commissioning

CBTC GoA 4

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Railway Systems

Job description

Siemens Mobility is an outstanding place to have a career in an innovative environment. 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.

Your Role – Impactful, Meaningful And Future-Oriented

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Manager to lead the testing and commissioning of advanced signalling systems for key railway infrastructure projects in Singapore, including the Jurong Region Line (JRL), Cross Island Line (CRL), and the Singapore–Johor Bahru Rapid Transit System (RTS Link).

As part of Siemens commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, this role is critical in ensuring the safe, timely, and high-quality execution of signalling T&C activities in line with regulatory standards and client expectations.

• Lead, plan, and coordinate all Testing & Commissioning activities related to CBTC Signalling Systems, including onboard and wayside equipment, interlockings, ATS, and system interfaces.
• Develop and maintain T&C strategies, detailed test schedules, resource plans, and commissioning roadmaps aligned with project timelines and contractual milestones.
• Oversee execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests, System Integration Tests, dynamic testing, trial operations, and system handover.
• Ensure compliance with Siemens internal processes, customer regulations, and safety case requirements for all T&C-related activities.
• Interface with internal engineering and project teams, subcontractors, LTA, system suppliers, and operator stakeholders (SMRT, SBST) to ensure smooth coordination and clear communication throughout the T&C phases.
• Review and approve T&C documentation, including test procedures, method statements, and test reports.
• Monitor testing KPIs, track progress, identify risks, and initiate mitigation strategies to ensure timely project delivery.
• Support safety certification activities, RAMS assessments, and participate in ISA audits and safety workshops.
• Lead and mentor a team of T&C engineers and supervise subcontractor performance on site.
• Serve as the key point of contact for Siemens on all T&C-related matters during the project lifecycle.
• Lead the interface activities with other subsytems PSD, SCADA, telecoms, rolling stock interfaces during the System Interface Tests.

Your Qualifications And Skills – Digital And Solid

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Railway Systems, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in testing and commissioning of urban railway signalling systems, with a focus on CBTC GoA 4 solutions.
• Strong familiarity with Siemens Mobility signalling technology and system architecture is a distinct advantage.
• Proven experience in leading T&C activities for major Railway Signalling projects.
• In-depth understanding of LTA standards, T&C workflows, and approval processes in the Singapore regulatory environment.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced project environment.
• Previous experience with Siemens CBTC solutions, as well as certification or formal training in CENELEC standards or functional safety, is preferred.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career, professional & personal development

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.