Performance Engineer (ETCS)

Fleet Performance Engineer (ETCS)

This person would be responsible for monitoring the fleet and analysing multiple data sources to determine root cause failures of systematic issues and develop prioritised improvement plans to drive maintenance and reliability improvements for the fleet to consistently achieve high levels of performance. The successful person will also play a key role in supporting the digital development of both the on‑train and off‑train Siemens tools.

You’ll make a difference by….

• Investigating all in‑service delays and casualties for the fleet.
• Act as a supporting engineer for the implementation of ETCS BL 3.6.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers in identifying root cause failures for defect systems and components.
• Monitoring reliability trends in the fleet performance and developing improvement plans and proposals based upon root cause analysis and forecasted improvements.
• Regular dialogue and meetings with the customer to attribute performance in accordance with the contract.
• Identifying further opportunities to improve reliability and reduce the life‑cycle costs of the fleet by application of RCM techniques.
• Exploiting opportunities for the continued development of Siemens digital tools.
• System design: Developing the system architecture, requirements, and specifications for the ETCS system based on customer requirements and safety standards.
• System integration: Ensuring that all subsystems of the ETCS system work together smoothly and meet the safety and performance requirements.
• Testing and verification: Conducting tests to ensure that the ETCS system meets safety and performance requirements and providing documentation for verification purposes.
• System maintenance: Ensuring that the ETCS system is updated and maintained in compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.
• Communication and coordination: Collaborating with other engineers, stakeholders, and project managers to ensure that the ETCS system is implemented effectively and efficiently.

Your success will be grounded by…

• Rolling stock experience in either performance, technical, design, commissioning, maintenance or operational environments.
• Experience working with Class 700/707/717.
• Experience of train‑borne IT and knowledge of train control systems.
• Experience in a customer‑facing environment.
• Ability to operate and develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Contract management experience (preferred).
• Experience with Rail Attribution Systems (preferred).

Benefits

Wellbeing

• Flexible working.
• 24/7 mental health support.
• Subsidised gym memberships.
• Subsidised Bupa healthcare.
• Enhanced sick pay.

Financial

• Match and More pension.
• Life assurance.
• Perks at Work discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Annual bonus.

Family

• Day‑one maternity and paternity rights.
• Shared parental leave.
• Extra holidays for length of service.
• Generous time off including volunteering days and sabbaticals.

Personal Growth

• Access to online learning.
• Support for external training and development opportunities.
• Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging.
• Active employee networks.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career.

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