Engineer - RAMS

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At Frauscher, we are dedicated to delivering the world s most reliable train detection and wayside object control solutions. Our industry leading field elements, software, connectivity and data access solutions, combined with smart life cycle services, ensure system critical components are operational and provide the information rail operators need to maximise the safety, efficiency and capacity of their networks. We provide the trusted foundation operators need to run their rail networks, being "Your partner for confidence."

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced RAMS Engineer to join our railway signalling team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that signalling systems meet reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety requirements throughout the project lifecycle - from design through to commissioning and operation - in compliance with relevant railway CENELEC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RAMS management plans, RAMS requirements specifications, and RAMS demonstration/compliance reports.
• Conduct Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard Log management, and support Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP).
• Perform Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD).
• Carry out Safety Integrity Level (SIL) allocation and verification in accordance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129).
• Support Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM-RA) processes as per EU/regional regulations.
• Develop reliability and availability predictions/allocations for systems and subsystems.
• Prepare Maintainability analysis, RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance) studies, and maintenance philosophy documents.
• Support Safety Case development and liaise with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) / Certification bodies.
• Track and manage safety requirements through requirements traceability matrices.
• Participate in design reviews, safety review panels, and risk assessment workshops.
• Investigate reliability/safety incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Application engineering, design, testing, and operations teams to ensure RAMS & SRAC compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare RAMS reports and documentation for client/regulatory submissions.
• Have competencies in FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis & Corrective Actions System)

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant RAMS engineering experience in the railway/rail transit, metro, signalling, or rolling stock industry.
• Sound knowledge of railway safety standards: EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50159, IEC 61508, IEC 62278/79/80.
• Practical experience with RAMS analysis tools/techniques: FMECA, FTA, RBD, HAZOP, ETA (Event Tree Analysis).
• Familiarity with CSM-RA, Safety Case preparation, and Hazard Log management.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies, Independent Safety Assessors, or Notified/Designated Bodies is desirable.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with RAMS software tools (e.g., Isograph Reliability Workbench, RAM Commander, or similar) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with design, engineering, and project teams.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle (V-model) in systems engineering context.

Desirable Skills

• Certification/training in Functional Safety (e.g., T V Functional Safety Engineer) is a plus.
• Experience with signalling systems (CBTC, ETCS/ERTMS), rolling stock, or railway electrification systems.
• Exposure to international railway projects (metro, high-speed rail, mainline).

In short: People who aspire for more - individuals who are willing to contribute their passion, creativity and skills to help advance our shared vision. Are you bursting with curiosity and creativity Do you have brilliant ideas and want to set the course for the future, today If so, embark on your Frauscher journey with us! Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Systems, or related discipline). Masters degree is a plus.

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