Senior Lead Engineer Application Engineering

An Application Engineer specializing in pantograph systems is responsible for the technical aspects of designing, implementing, and supporting systems that utilize pantographs . They bridge the gap between customer needs and technical solutions, ensuring that pantograph systems meet requirements, integrate with other systems, and function effectively.    

Key Responsibilities:   

• Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Working with Customers and stakeholders to understand the functional & technical requirements for the pantograph systems . Liaise with internal teams to ensure quality tender p reparation , in line with project/product technical requirements.  

• System Design and Development: Very thorough understanding of d esigning the pantograph system architecture, including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control components . Need to ensure compatibility with overall vehicle or infrastructure design  

• Technical Documentation: Providing technical assistance to Customers , including troubleshooting issues, offering guidance on system operation, and contributing to the development of technical documentation  

• Voice of Customer : Depot visit/s in partnership with TSG (Transit Service Group) team to capture voice of the customer, u nderstand pain points (Loco pilot & maintenance team point of view)  

• Fleet assessment : Partner with TSG team to perform thorough fleet assessment (as needed)  

• Testing and Validation: Thorough understanding of testing and validation of the pantograph systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements   

• Integration and Commissioning: Working with Product and TSG teams to integrate the pantograph systems into the overall train system and supporting the commissioning process   

• Troubleshooting and Support: Providing technical support to resolve issues during the development, testing, and operation phases   

• Safety Certification: Thorough understanding of safety standards and regulations for pantograph product line  

• Knowledge of Standards: Staying up to date with relevant industry standards needed for the pantograph product line (Ex: safety, electrical performance, & interoperability )  

• Reliability and Maintenance: Drive ‘d esign for reliability and maintainability ’ principles , with a focus on minimizing downtime  

• Supplier Management: Managing relationships with external suppliers for pantograph system components  

• Bill of Materials (BOM) Management: Creating and managing the BOM for the pantograph systems   

Required Skills and Qualifications:   

• Engineering Degree: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical , mechanical or e lectronics e ngineering   

• Experience with IR/ Metro Systems: Experience with the design, development, or testing of IR/ metro train systems, particularly pantograph systems   

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and control systems   

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analy s e and troubleshoot complex technical issues   

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders   

• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and work within budgets