About the role
AI summarisedThe Electrical Train Architect for Light Rail Rolling Stock is responsible for designing and overseeing the electrical systems architecture of light rail vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems engineering teams to integrate power distribution, control systems, signaling, and auxiliary electrical components into a cohesive train architecture. The position requires deep expertise in electrical engineering principles applied to rail transportation, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost optimization.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the electrical system architecture for light rail rolling stock in alignment with project requirements and industry standards
- Lead the integration of power electronics, traction converters, auxiliary power supplies, and energy storage systems within the train architecture
- Coordinate with systems engineering to ensure electrical interfaces are compatible with mechanical, software, and control subsystems
- Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable routing plans for train-wide distribution networks
- Ensure compliance with rail safety standards such as EN 50121, EN 50128, EN 50129, and IEC 61508
- Perform electrical load analysis, voltage drop calculations, and power budgeting across all train subsystems
- Support hazard analysis and risk assessment (e.g., FMEA, FTA) related to electrical system failures
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to validate electrical designs against prototypes and test results
- Maintain electrical architecture documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including updates for modifications and upgrades
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a closely related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical system design for rolling stock, automotive, aerospace, or industrial transportation systems
- Proven experience designing traction power systems, auxiliary converters, or high-voltage DC distribution in rail or similar environments
- Strong knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), grounding, bonding, and lightning protection in vehicle systems
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g., SEE Electrical, Capital, Zuken E3.series) and schematic capture software
- Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or IBM Rational Rhapsody
- Familiarity with communication protocols used in rail (e.g., WTB, MVB, Ethernet-based TCN, IEC 61375)
- Understanding of functional safety concepts (SIL levels) and their application to electrical and electronic systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical layouts, system block diagrams, and interface control documents
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and presenting technical reviews to stakeholders
- Experience supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities
- Knowledge of lifecycle cost analysis, reliability engineering (MTBF, MTTR), and maintainability principles in rail systems
- Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier facilities, test sites, or customer locations as needed
- Fluency in English; additional language skills (e.g., German, French) are a plus for international projects