Overview
We are currently seeking a Senior / Principal Mechanical Rolling Stock Engineer to work for a global rail OEM. You will be responsible for providing effective engineering solutions to emerging fleet issues and the introduction of new equipment. Hands-on experience in Mechanical / structural design and analysis is paramount.
Location: Brisbane or Sydney
Duration: Permanent
Salary: $160,000 - $180,000 + Super
Responsibilities
1. Providing specialist engineering guidance and expertise related to the rolling stock / locomotive discipline.
2. Design and checking/review of rail components and systems ensuring they conform to required standards – including engineering specifications, mechanical calculations, design layouts, cost estimates.
3. Completes Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on metallic structures of fleet using ANSYS, including:
o linear static, material & geometric nonlinearity
o power spectral density (PSD)
o collision simulation
o rigid body dynamics
4. Diagnose and correct failures and deficiencies within existing rolling stock.
5. Ensuring designs comply with rail industry regulations and client requirements.
6. Incorporate whole life costs into design changes, ensuring that designs are cost effective.
Required Experience
1. Mechanical Engineering Degree.
2. CPEng, RPEQ or MIEAust membership preferable.
3. 8+ years experience in the rail / rolling stock industry.
4. Experience in the design and manufacture of rolling stock and interrelated systems such as brakes, HVAC, traction systems, train control systems, signalling, etc.
5. CAD/ 3D Design experience.
6. ANSYS experience.
7. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) experience.
Please contact michael.ogborne@airswift.com or 0448 220 849 for any further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr