Railway Vehicle Electrical Equipment Development Engineer
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Summary
Technical position responsible for designing, developing, and testing electrical equipment (control devices, power supplies, communication devices, etc.) installed in railway vehicles.
Description
Railway vehicle electrical equipment development engineers design electrical equipment such as control devices, power supplies, and communication devices installed in vehicles from scratch, and are responsible for prototype creation, evaluation testing, reliability analysis, and mass production design. They perform circuit design based on safety standards and EMC requirements, including firmware development and implementation of digital controls. They collaborate with mechanical design, quality assurance, and production technology inside and outside the department, conduct analysis and improvements when problems occur, and attend suitability tests at delivery sites and on-site. They keep abreast of the latest materials and technological trends to promote higher reliability, miniaturization and lightweighting, and energy efficiency of products.
Future Outlook
Due to needs for decarbonization and improved safety, advancement of vehicle electrical equipment is progressing, and demand is steadily increasing. Technologies for remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance accompanying IoT/digitalization will also increase in importance.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Cooperative / Curious or Inquisitive / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Development / Flexitime / In-house Development / Joint Development / Partial Remote Work Possible
Career Path
Junior Engineer → Senior Engineer → Project Leader → Development Department Manager → Technical Headquarters/CTO
Required Skills
Circuit Design / EMC Countermeasures / Embedded Software Development (C/C++) / Printed Circuit Board Design / Reliability Testing
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / MATLAB/Simulink / Mechanical Design Basics / Project Management / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required to break down system requirements into electrical circuits. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute circuit design errors directly affect product reliability. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous adaptation to new technologies and changes in standards is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculations and simulations are frequently used in electrical circuit design. |
| Problem Solving | Investigating causes and implementing countermeasures for defects occurring during prototyping and evaluation is crucial. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Electrician
- Professional Engineer (Electrical and Electronics Department)
- Quality Control Inspector Certification (QC Certification)
Aliases
- Electrical Equipment Development Engineer
- Railway Vehicle Electrical Engineer
- Vehicle Electrical Equipment Development Engineer
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