SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Our Asia System Engineering Centre is a hub of railway systems expertise, dedicated to delivering exceptional projects both within Asia and on an international scale. As a key Centre of Competency for the SYSTRA Group, we pride ourselves on our ability to manage and support diverse projects across the globe. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Rolling Stock Engineer to join our team, contributing to our growth and enhancing our technical capabilities.

Within Asia’s Railway System Engineering Center, acts as a rolling stock expert and work-package manager in design, tendering or execution phase for SYSTRA’s domestic and international projects.

May also act as project manager or technical lead on rolling stock-dedicated projects, with the objective of ensuring that the results meet and surpass the customer’s expectations, are delivered on schedule and that project profitability targets are met.

Project Delivery

• Studies: Conduct studies to define client needs and to elaborate solutions meeting their requirements (feasibility studies, concept design and tender design). Lead or participate in the design of solutions submitted to the client, including the preparation of reports and the preparation and validation of designs.
• Tendering: Lead or participate in the preparation of technical specifications and tender documents for the acquisition of rolling stock. Lead or participate in the entire procurement preparation process by providing assistance to the Client during the tender process, performing bid analysis and technical assistance to contracting.
• Supervision: Provide assistance to the Client during the Procurement execution by performing design reviews, interface management, inspections during fabrication (including quality assurance/quality control), testing & commissioning (over both factory and on-site tests).
• Safety: Monitor safety aspects and alert on any subject related to technical or personal safety.

Internal and External Relationships:

• Maintains direct contact with the client for the workpackage related topics, ensures client satisfaction and proactive follow-up
• Interacts with other departments within the organization as well as with clients and suppliers in a professional way.

• Fosters effective teamwork within SYSTRA project teams in Asia and Rolling Stock Technical Network from SYSTRA Group worldwide.

Education: A bachelor engineering degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, is the minimum requirement for this position. Any additional degrees in other disciplines such as administration, business or management would be an asset.  

Years of experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in passenger rolling stock projects with experience at a Rolling Stock manufacturer or System integrator.

Technical competencies:

• Relevant experience in rolling stock projects, including driverless metro systems GoA3/GoA4
• Knowledge of rolling stock key subsystems, functions and related international standards
• Any experience in rolling stock integration with other systems and infrastructure is a plus

Personal & soft skills:   

• English – International Professional Proficiency
• Must be proficient at writing clear technical reports in english
• Must have aptitudes for teamwork on multidisciplinary projects.
• Must be able to work independently, sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to travel domestically in Asia for short-term assignments.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.