Senior System RAMS Engineer

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organization to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

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

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

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 Toronto, Canada.