Job Purpose
To provide electronic and firmware engineering expertise to engineering teams & project teams delivering a locomotive re-power project for Hong Kong.
Qualifications & Experience
Engineering degree (or equivalent) in electronic engineering
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in design, development and testing of electronic control equipment hardware in railway industry
Experience in use of Electrical & Electronic CAD systems e.g. AutoCAD and Altium
Proficiency in programming in VHDL and developing FPGA based systems
Experience in digital and analogue electronics hardware design and PCB manufacture
Experience and knowledge in the design for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Essential Attributes
Positive attitude, self-motivated and understands own strengths
Able to work with limited supervision, prioritise work and make effective decisions
Good communication skills; must be able to communicate and present technical issues effectively and concisely
Good ability and knowledge in using commonly used office applications and tools, including Microsoft® Office™
Role may require working at different locations (potentially abroad) to support the delivery of projects and the performance and reliability of products
Principle Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Proficiency in FPGA firmware development in VHDL, including programming, debugging, and testing
Capability to make amendments to FPGA software in response to design changes or issues
Understanding of FPGA architecture and the ability to optimize software performance
Experience in integrating FPGA software with other system components
Expertise in PCB design and development for rail industry, including schematic capture, layout, and manufacturing
Ability to implement changes to existing PCB designs and troubleshoot issues using Altium
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to electronics in Rail
Produce & check technical documentation including specifications, electronic design information, test plans & specifications, technical reports
Produce evidence to support conformance verification to standards, including BS EN50155.
Provide risk evaluation, assessment and mitigation evidence for electronic system safety hazards
Support investigations into failures of electronic systems & components, determine root cause and present findings
Support control electronic equipment validation – type, routine and compliance testing, installation and commissioning first in class at customer site. Specify test equipment and specifications to undertake measurements or monitoring of electrical & electronic systems and equipment whilst in operatio.
Perform any other duties within capabilities, training or experience
Quality, Health & Safety
Comply with company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and other policies and proceduresEnsure all reports proactively participate in Health & Safety management processes Ensure that investigations and reports on failed / defective components are carried out in line with policies & procedures in a timely manner
Customer
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with current customer in such a manner as to maintain the reputation of the company as a world class supplier of railway vehicle services
Continuous improvement
Identify methods of improvement within the area of responsibility