Job Description

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses, autonomous subways, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of 36 300 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact

Gibela invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Test Engineer. The position reports to Serial T&C Engineering Manager.

Department: Testing and Commissioning

Vacancy: Test Engineer

Purpose of the Job

• Development, implementation and maintenance of test procedures for all train variants in accordance to train function and specifications
• Definition, specification and purchasing of all testing tools and infrastructure
• Carry-out Infrastructure test sequences, either by self-performing and/or by supervising the T&C Technicians.
• Accurate management and maintenance of the testing tools, equipment, material and instruments
• T&C process definition and implementation
• Support serial testing team in troubleshooting activities

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Respect and Promote strict compliance with EHS rules, local regulation and AZDP
• Deploy standard T&C processes
• Support T&C management team
• Ensure a good working relationship with the other departments (Eng, Industrial Quality, Supply Chain)
• Provide technical support and expertise to serial testing team
• Other job functions as required by management
• Develop appropriate risk analysis, mitigation plan and associated EHS procedures
• Development of test documentation, procedures in accordance with the applicable configuration
• Development of all necessary tools (physical and IT) required for test execution and test management
• Development and/or adaptation of the facilities and infrastructure for test execution
• Ensure the timely deployment of test procedures, tools, infrastructure
• Ensure proper operation follow-up and establishment of relevant KPI

Requirements:

• BSc (Electrical)(Eng) / BEng (Electrical) / BTech (Electrical) or equivalent
• Min 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in commissioning and testing of Electrical / Control / PLC systems within process industry, railways or factory automation.
• Be familiar with high risk activities in association with Electrical work and EHS requirements
• Have a good understanding of key electrical and/or mechanical processes (in particular earthing & bonding, cabling, protection and instrumentation, xe2x80xa6)
• A solid understanding of power electronics will be beneficial
• IT proficient
• Ability to read electrical schematics and to write application software (if required).
• Ability to integrate across multi-disciplinary electrical activities (MV, Control & Instrumentation, Protection, Software)
• Excellent communication, simplifier of complex situation and/or subjects
• Organized, rigorous and delivery focused (good problem solver)
• Flexible and willing to accept new roles
• Willing to work shifts

Closing Date 20 October 2023

Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the Gibela. The company retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a lever to running a sustainable and successful business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected

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