Signalling Hardware Design Lead Engineer (Rail)
Job Summary
Signalling Hardware Design Lead Engineer
The client 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.
Technical Leadership & Design Expertise:
Team & Resource Management:
Project & Process Oversight:
The client 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.
Technical Leadership & Design Expertise:
- Serve as the technical expert in hardware design for CBTC GoA 4 projects actively participating in design work and complex problem-solving.
- Lead by example through the creation and review of key deliverables including:
- Bookwirings (detailed interconnection and schematic diagrams)
- Bonding Plans (track circuit design allocation and interface with trackwork and traction)
- Cable Core Plans
- Power Distribution Panel (PDP) Single Line Diagrams
- Equipment Technical Specifications
- Perform and validate system power consumption and load calculations.
- Support project design reviews audits and customer technical workshops.
Team & Resource Management:
- Supervise mentor and guide a team of Hardware Design Engineers.
- Ensure effective resource planning and allocation across multiple projects in collaboration with the Engineering Manager and Trackside Lead Engineers.
- Maintain oversight of task execution to ensure deliverables are completed on time and to the required standard.
Project & Process Oversight:
- Monitor and coordinate all hardware-related activities throughout the project lifecycle ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g. EN 50126/50128/50129 IEC 61375 IEC 60204).
- Promote the use of standardized solutions templates and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating hardware-related risks early in the design phase.
Competency Development & Team Growth:
- Evaluate team skill sets and define training and development plans to maintain and enhance technical competencies.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on quality innovation and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder & Customer Engagement:
- Represent the hardware function in internal coordination meetings and with external stakeholders.
- Participate in customer-facing technical discussions providing leadership and clarity on design decisions compliance and implementation strategies.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues and provide support during installation integration and commissioning phases.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in railway hardware design or a similar safety-critical environment. International experience or exposure to complex multi-site projects is preferred.
- At least 23 years in a technical leadership or team lead role with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
- Strong proficiency in hardware documentation (wiring diagrams PDPs bonding plans cable core plan).
- Experience in CBTC systems preferably with GoA 4 architecture. Familiarity with system safety EMC and functional verification principles is a plus.
- Ability to perform detailed electrical load and power consumption calculations.
- Deep understanding of relevant standards and best practices in railway signaling and electrical systems.
- Strong organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); other languages are a plus.
- Experience with design automation tools and document control systems is advantageous
If this role sparks your interest feel free to reach out to Kevin Chong ()for more details.