SENIOR SYSTEM RAMS ENGINEER

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior System RAMS Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Mississauga, ON.

Accountabilities
•    Development of Safety Analysis Documentation of systems and products [Safety Plans, PHAs/O&SHAs/FTAs/FMECAs/SHAs/SSHAs/Hazard Logs/Safety Cases], including human factors and usability analyses
•    Development of RAM Analysis Documentation of systems and products [RAM Plans, RAM Demonstration Plans, Preliminary RAM Analyses, Final RAM Analyses, Maintainability Assessments
•    Assisting in the development of RAMS projects schedules providing Project RAMS Managers with guidance as to the inputs required for RAMS tasks and expected durations for RAMS tasks.
•    Providing guidance to the engineering teams on implementing safety and reliability into their application and product designs

Required Skills/ Knowledge
•    5-7 years of Engineering experience
•    Experience in implementing the CENELEC Standards EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129 as tools for RAM and Safety Assessment 
•    Familiar with MIL-STD-882, FTA Guidelines, and the AREMA Standards for RAM & Safety Assessment
•    Working knowledge of Windchill or equivalent tools for RAM and Safety Assessment
•    Self-driven and motivated and accountable for actions and efforts in regards to safety assessment
•    Skilled in reading and interpreting electric, electronic, and mechanical drawings and schematics 
•    Experienced with the terms MTBF, MTBSF, MTTR, Availability, MTBHE, SIL, Vital, and Mission Critical 
•    Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel   

Desired Skills/ Knowledge
•    Proficient knowledge of railroad signaling concepts and a background in safety assessment of railroad applications and products  
•    Experience in Human Factors Analysis.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Languages

English Proficiency