ETCS Performance Engineer

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Performance Engineer (ETCS) to join the Siemens Mobility Performance team located at one of our Thameslink depots in either Hornsey or Three Bridges. This role focuses on monitoring the fleet and analyzing multiple data sources to determine root causes of systematic failures, and developing prioritised improvement plans to drive maintenance and reliability improvements for the fleet to consistently achieve high performance levels.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting the digital development of both the on‑train and off‑train Siemens tools.

• Investigating all in‑service delays and casualties for the fleet.
• Act as a supporting engineer for the implementation of ETCS BL 3.6.
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to identify root cause failures for defect systems and components.
• Monitor reliability trends in fleet performance and develop improvement plans and proposals based on root‑cause analysis and forecasted improvements.
• Maintain regular dialogue and meetings with the customer to attribute performance in accordance with the contract.
• Identify further opportunities to improve reliability and reduce the life‑cycle costs of the fleet by applying RCM techniques.
• Exploit opportunities for the continued development of Siemens digital tools.
• System design: develop the system architecture, requirements, and specifications for the ETCS system based on customer requirements and safety standards.
• System integration: ensure all subsystems of the ETCS system work together smoothly and meet safety and performance requirements.
• Testing and verification: conduct tests to ensure the ETCS system meets safety and performance requirements and provide documentation for verification purposes.
• System maintenance: ensure the ETCS system is updated and maintained in compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.
• Communication and coordination: collaborate with other engineers, stakeholders, and project managers to ensure that the ETCS system is implemented effectively and efficiently.

• Rolling stock experience in performance, technical, design, commissioning, maintenance or operational environments.
• Experience working with Class 700/707/717.
• Experience of train‑borne IT and knowledge of train control systems.
• Experience in a customer‑facing environment.
• Ability to operate and develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Contract management experience (preferred).
• Experience of using Rail Attribution Systems (preferred).

Flexible working; 24/7 mental health support; subsidised gym memberships; subsidised Bupa healthcare; enhanced sick pay.

Match and More pension; life assurance;
Perks at Work discounts; cycle‑to‑work scheme; annual bonus.

Day‑one maternity and paternity rights; shared parental leave; extra holidays for length of service; generous time off including volunteering days and sabbaticals.

Access to online learning; support for external training and development opportunities; inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging; active employee networks; opportunities to grow your skills and career.

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Siemens recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

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