Advanced Lead Engineer - Controls Engineering

Job description

3193072
Additional Cities

Bengaluru
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Transportation
Business Segment

Transportation Equipment
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

India
Postal Code

560 066
Role Summary/Purpose

Vehicle Control is a key subsystem of the locomotive, overseeing critical system-level control functions such as train line control and automatic engine start-stop, as well as on-board monitoring and diagnostics for the locomotive control system. The Vehicle Control engineer is responsible for design and implementation of system-level controls algorithms and the control platform architecture for GE locomotives .
Essential Responsibilities

•Lead and execute the design and development for locomotive control systems including function definition, requirements development, dynamic analysis, and failure modes analysis •Review and refine system-level requirements to understand design intent and reconcile with control system capabilities •Execute the analysis, design, test, and integration required to define and support assigned systems or functions to meet business standards and program / product requirements •Define subsystem requirements to control applications, embedded software architecture, and hardware architecture to meet system-level functional requirements •Specify interfaces among control functions within software, and among hardware components •Utilize simulation lab and locomotive test assets to refine designs •Support and interface with Independent Test Team (ITT) to resolve design defects and deliver a validated product •Prepare and present technical design decisions and results to internal and external customers as necessary •Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures •Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business •Plan work for assigned projects and product features as input to integrated project plans •Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments •Drive process improvements and simplification initiatives to improve quality and productivity
Qualifications/Requirements

•Bachelor's / Masters Degree in Electrical,Electronics,Instrumentation Engineering •Minimum of 10 years’ engineering experience •Effective verbal & written communicator.Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results •4+ years experience with Matlab / Simulink •2+ years experience with use of SysML for system requirements, architecture, and V&V modeling •2+ years experience with software development & validation, preferably C++ •Ability and willingness to support hands-on validation in simulation laboratory and on-locomotive
Desired Characteristics

•Experience with design & validation of electro-mechanical systems, especially locomotive and/or off-highway vehicles and auxiliary systems is preferred.
•Working knowledge of GE Transportation locomotives & control system hardware, applications & software •Ability to multi-task & prioritize effectively •Team player with ability to work with minimal direction •Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with or leading cross-functional teams •Ability and willingness to travel as required
About Us

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Primary Country

India
Primary State/Province

Karnataka
Primary City

Bengaluru