Rolling Stock Systems Design Engineer

Segula Technologies; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering group seeks a skilled professional to shape the future of transportation by defining and managing the architecture of rolling stock systems. In this role, you will analyze technical specifications, coordinate design activities, and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to energy efficiency and cutting-edge solutions in the automotive and railway sectors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to R&D efforts focused on sustainable energy solutions while working directly with customers on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in railway or automotive industries is required.
• Incose certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer technical specifications to clarify system performance.
• Coordinate design activities across engineering domains and manage internal teams.

Skills

System Performance Analysis

Rolling Stock Architecture

Design Coordination

RAMS Analysis

EMC Compliance

Technical Documentation

Education

Incose Certification

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Simulation Tools

Test Benches

Job description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection, and decarbonization, developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy, and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities, and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignments.

Job Description

1. Analyze customer technical specifications and clarify expected system performance.
2. Define the overall rolling stock architecture to meet customer and operational requirements.
3. Specify, design, and follow the development of train subsystems including traction drives, auxiliaries, bogies, braking systems, batteries, doors, HVAC, and auxiliary converters.
4. Coordinate and manage design activities with internal teams, external suppliers, and across engineering domains (mechanical, electrical, control-command, validation, etc.).
5. Define and specify subsystem functionalities while ensuring proper interface with the full train architecture.
6. Take into account RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), and operating safety aspects throughout the design and development phases.
7. Participate in the test definition and validation process using simulation tools, test benches, and static/dynamic train tests on test rings or customer tracks.
8. Ensure the validation and certification of subsystems, contributing to issue resolution and technical adjustments as needed.
9. Support project teams with technical expertise and interface directly with customers as required.
10. Contribute to R&D efforts focused on new energy solutions such as fuel cells and onboard energy storage, with an emphasis on energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in railway or automotive required.
• Incose certification required.
• Rolling stock background preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to draw full product interfaces.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• This position is onsite.