Brake Control Architect

It s not just about your career or job title It s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. Brake Control Architect Competence: Knowledge in pneumatic brake system for railway applications in Metro / EMU applications. Experience in brake control system electrical and electronics architecture in Metro / EMU applications. Knowledge of customer requirements on brake control system and relevant standards followed in railway industry Experience in requirement management and V cycle process of development Responsibilities: Analyse customer requirements for brake control system and propose architecture for electrical and electronics of Brake control system from tender stage till project completion Responsible for System Electrical scheme, Electronics BoM, Technical description and Brake control calculations (Air consumption, Brake system performance) Requirement management from design of brake control architecture till completion of commissioning and SIL certification Requirement allocation for Brake control Electrical and Electronics products Requirement allocation for Brake control software Requirement allocation for Brake Control pneumatic, electro-pneumatic products as well as for air generation and treatment equipment Evaluate and manage risks, especially linked to safety, at brake control level Trace brake control requirements by using Polarion, support other brake control dept. (AGTU, software, etc.) for tracing them Review and signoff for Interface Control Description and Functional description of brake control. Develop brake control software specification and work closely with brake control software team in development. Define the communication interfaces (ICD) with the customer and internal dept. Support system engineer during validation plan definition for the brake control system and equipment Support RAMS engineering during safety analysis Verify and extend the brake performance calculation to the necessary application at brake control level (calculation of parameters and formulas to be used in the software application and during system testing) Support system engineer during WBS definition Brake system test bench specification Brake control system functional test specification in test bench Review Type test reports for brake control products (Electrical and Electronics) Support Lab during System functional test in Lab System validation and report preparation Support Brake System Engineer in technical discussions with customer with relevant technical information and analysis Review the vehicle type test specifications with the field engineering team Support during Train commissioning and updating parameters for brake control performance tuning Support during warranty phase for investigations pertaining to brake control system / Electrical / Communication / Software interfaces with train system Monitor and manage brake control project budget (DPE), report to system engineer Conduct the brake control design reviews according to the project milestone plan Apply the available REX (return of experience) to avoid known issues Follow the Wabtec procedures which are applicable for system design (e.g. BS-I-ENG-006), document management and change management (ECR), using the prescribed tool (Polarion, TeamCenter). Internal coordination: Brake system Engineer (Project Responsible Engineer) Product / Application engineering team for brake control electrical / electronics Bogie brake architect (for brake calculation) RAMS Validation Laboratory Customer service / field engineering team Project team (project management, project buyer, project quality) Reports to local manager (BCA manager or system manager) and functionally to the B&C BCA team leader External coordination: Car builder / End customer as required by PRE