Sub System Test Engineer – IXL - Railway Infrastructure
Siemens · Posted Oct 6
Industrial automation, software, infrastructure, and medical technology solutions
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About the role
Siemens Mobility delivers railway infrastructure and signaling systems, and this role sits within the Interlocking (IxL) domain for mass transit and main line projects using CBTC and non-CBTC signaling. The team handles test specification, lab data testing, test environment setup and verification of IxL subsystems and their interfaces with ATC and ATS. The Sub System Test Engineer will create project-specific test checklists and test cases, execute and document lab tests in real and simulated environments, and coordinate with development, validation, RAMS and project teams on defects and test results.
What you will do
- Responsibility for the test execution/management of mass transit or main line rollouts of Interlocking (IxL) projects for CBTC/ Non-CBTC signaling Systems as part of large-scale railway infrastructure projects. Ensuring economic success and (internal) customer satisfaction for IxL domain in CBTC/ Non-CBTC application projects Carrying responsibility for the lab data testing scope. Representation of the Test Team within a project when communicating to internal stakeholders, whilst reporting to the line management (test manager/group lead). Ensuring compliance with defined procedures/processes.
- Identification and exploitation of additional business opportunities during project implementation, e.g. identifying Change Requests or extending the scope towards project needs.
- Preparation of test checklist specific to project and Create test specification / test cases as per IXL design requirement specifications.
- Responsible for data lab testing of IxL Sub-systems in Test lab using real and simulated test environments.
- Review / verification of all documents related to Lab data testing.
- Evaluation of project, customer, rolling stock and internal requirements towards executing suitable project specific test cases and test documentation.
- Detailed knowhow on functional aspects of IxL and its interface with other subsystems like ATC and ATS with CBTC/non-CBTC.
- Knowledge about testing and commissioning process and Strategy.
- Work with development team to identify and capture test cases, ensure version management
- Knowledge of test automation for IxL testing
- Setting up test environments, writing test scripts and executing test cases/scenarios.
- Providing feedback on usability and serviceability, trace the result to quality risk and report it to concerned people.
- Reviewing test logs and results to identify failures, raising CFXs in the change and defect management tool, participating in CCB meetings, and providing test inputs.
- Interfacing/Clarification with senior test engineer, test manager, System Manager/Sub PM, Validation, RAMS and project teams.
- Interfacing with HQ teams towards tooling requirements, developing/adapting templates/schematics, and parameterization.
- Able to support installation and tests activities/teams onsite if required.
- Understanding other subsystems like ATS, ATC, Communication and Diagnostic Systems.
- Knowledge of Projects Support functions (RM/DM/CM) and Quality Management
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Basic Knowledge of Linux.
- Experience with VMware.
- Networking knowledge.
- Troubleshooting skills for the Test Environment.
- Ability to understand and implement IP addressing, subnetting, interface configuration,
- routing principles, and gateway setup.
- Fundamental understanding of server environments, including ESXi and Windows.
- Practical experience with Siemens products, particularly WKII, R9k, TGMT, and TG200,
- will be an added advantage.
- Degree in electrical or electronics engineering.
- Professional experience of minimum 5 years in railway transportation systems (Main line / Mass Transit) with the focus on testing in IXL sub-system (CBTC / Non CBTC).
- Performed hands on testing activities for IXL subsystem besides understanding of operational scenarios, requirements, and interfaces.
- Experience with Functional testing, lab testing, test setups. Experience with Integration tests and SAT would be an added advantage.
- Fluent English essential both written and oral, knowledge of German/Spanish is an asset
- Independent and structured approach to work.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Siemens
Siemens AG is a global technology powerhouse focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. The company creates smart digital enterprise solutions, industrial automation, and software to help customers transform industries and digitalize operations worldwide.
- Industry
- Industrial Automation
- Company size
- 318,000+ employees
- Founded
- 1847-10-12
- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
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