Electronic Systems Product Engineer

System Requirements and Design Review:

• Collaborate with architects to review TCMS system requirements, focusing on train control functions, electrical schematics, and system interfaces
• Define TCMS signal names for inputs and outputs, ensuring alignment with overall system design
• Review diagnostic concepts of complete applications, types of events and their categories, storage of events, and transferring sets of events to wayside
• Review requirements, source code, and witness validation of defined functions through lab or train testing
• Interact with architects to review TCMS system requirements related to train control functions, read related electrical schematics for defining TCMS signal names for inputs and outputs, perform design reviews, develop source code reviews, and witness validation of defined functions through lab or train testing
• Software Development and Safety:
• Develop software solutions for train control functions, following safety protocols and regulatory standards
• Review and validate source code to ensure functional safety and compliance with industry standards

Testing and Validation:

• Participate in lab and train testing, validating defined functions and ensuring the software meets safety and performance criteria
• Witness and validate test results, confirming that the system meets both functional and safety requirements

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Investigate and resolve moderately complex issues within train control systems, documenting resolutions with guidance from senior engineers
• Use diagnostic and troubleshooting tools to maintain system performance throughout the product lifecycle

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work with cross-functional teams, including product, manufacturing, and supplier engineers, to align system requirements and ensure successful product development
• Effectively communicate technical information to various stakeholders, ensuring clarity in understanding and decision-making

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the enhancement of processes and tools used for system design, testing, and troubleshooting, supporting product lifecycle management

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related STEM field is required
• A post-graduate (Masters) degree may be required for select roles

Licensing and Compliance:

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations

Competencies

• Mechatronics Systems Design and Application:
• Understanding of the integration of electronic hardware and software to control and measure systems in Cummins products

Safety Standards and Verification:

• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols related to train control systems, including compliance with industry regulations

Product Failure Mode Avoidance:

• Identifying potential failure modes and mitigating risks through effective design and validation processes
• Product Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis:
• Using modeling tools to predict system behaviors and verify compliance with functional and safety requirements

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Strong diagnostic skills for identifying and resolving issues in complex systems using data-driven approaches
• System Requirements Engineering:
• Translating stakeholder needs into verifiable system requirements and tracking their progress throughout the product lifecycle

Systems Thinking:

• Understanding how different system components interact and ensuring their integration for optimal performance and safety

Collaboration and Communication:

• Effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Building strong working relationships across cross-functional teams

Statistical and Data Analysis:

• Applying principles of statistical analysis to assess system performance and drive data-based decisions
• Product Development Execution:
• Managing product development activities, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and project scope

Knowledge/Skills:

• Train Control System (TCMS) Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of TCMS and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics related to train control functions

Software Safety:

• Strong knowledge of safety engineering principles for software, with a focus on validation and verification in the rail industry
• Communication and Documentation:
• Ability to clearly document technical findings and communicate effectively across teams to ensure clarity and alignment on safety and functional requirements

Experience Needed

• Hands-On Software Development:
• At least 4 years of experience in software development, specifically in train control systems for rail projects
• Proficiency in software development tools such as IEC61131-3 or MATLAB/Simulink

Rail Industry Experience:

• Solid understanding of rail applications, train control systems, and the specific safety standards applicable to this sector
• Network and Communication Protocols:
• Knowledge of network topologies and communication protocols such as serial, Ethernet, and other industrial interfaces is required

Testing and Validation:

• Experience in lab and field testing, including witness validation of system functions and software performance