Rail Automation Graduate Control Systems Engineer - Birmingham

Job description

With unprecedented level of investment, there has never been a better time to gain experience inthe rail industry.

Siemens Rail Automation is a global leader in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of trackside and trainborne signalling and train control solutions. Its extensive portfolio of 'technology leading'products have provided solutions formany different type ofrailways systems across the world, from densely used metro's to high speednetworks.We currently have involvement on multi million pound high profile projects in the UK such as Crossrail, Thameslink and Birmingham New Street improvement. We also work on international projects from our Chippenham headquarters where you will be based in your first year before relocating back to our York project delivery office.

Our graduate development programme is accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)”. You will rotate around the business gaining engineering specific competences towards becoming a Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional body.

What are my responsibilities?

· Assist in delivering project engineering work-packages
· Develop knowledge and skills in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications and system design to ensure these are delivered to time, quality, and cost parameters
· Build a working knowledge of our products, systems and strategies for implementation
· Prepare and maintain team resource schedules to identify resource utilisation and work with the Principle Project Engineer to maximize resource utilisation/efficiency
· Participate in the Continuous Improvement of project engineering by identifying efficiencies in project engineering while promoting engineering excellence, through the adoption of new processes tools and methods of working
· Carry out work placements in specified technical and non-technical business functions

What do I need to qualify for this job?

· A minimum 2:1 degree in an engineering, software or technology based subject (essential)
· A bachelor’s or master’s degree which must be accredited towards acquiring Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a relevant professional institution (essential)
· A willingness to learn and ability to innovate. Delivery focused (essential)
· Safety culture aware – to be able to influence and develop an existing safety culture to latest generation thinking and practice (essential)
· Strong and effective communicator across peer group within the company and customers (essential)
· Must be willing to fill gaps in own knowledge and experience through taking a pro-active approach to learning, and seeking information from within and outside the company (essential)
· Aspiration to be a leader or specialist within an engineering environment

How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.
If you are appointed in to this role you will receive Siemens PLC terms, conditions and benefits.