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Siemens SW Developer of Traction Drives for Locomotives in Pilsen, Czech Republic

Job Family: Engineering

Req ID: 309969

Do you want to push the boundaries of innovation and technology in transportation?

In the power transmission department, we are responsible for the accurate design of the entire power circuit from the pantograph to the traction motors including the traction converter control.

We are involved in the final documentation and software for the control of sophisticated technology and thus contribute to increase the reliability and safety of modern locomotives. Help us build a better world not just for the next generation!

Main responsibilities:

  • Design and development of software for control of traction drives for locomotives

  • Analysis of requirements, crafting the architecture and defining the interfaces

  • Design, development, implementation, testing and verification of control SW as well as the actual design of SW tools for testing of the control SW

  • Participation in laboratory and vehicle tests in test centres and on customer tracks

  • Provide support during vehicle commissioning

  • Work in international teams across the world

Key qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent experience focused on electric drives or control systems

  • Knowledge of programming SW for real-time control and of transferring control data between vehicle control systems via communication bus

  • Experience with the process of designing, developing, testing and maintaining SW that performs safety-relevant functions (SIL>0)

  • English or German for everyday communication

  • Czech for daily communication

  • Practical experience in the control of traction drives

Join us and enjoy following benefits:

  • The possibility to co-design the most up-to-date rail vehicles for the whole world – our work is not created to be hidden away

  • Open opportunities in expert and management career growth

  • Signing bonus in the amount of CZK 100,000

  • Up to 33 days of holidays/year

  • Flexible working hours (fix part from 10AM to 2PM)

  • Company kindergarten near the workplace in Prague and Ostrava

  • Home office to support your work-life balance

  • Annual budget of CZK 24,000 or 48,000 (depending on seniority) in our Cafeteria to be used for various leisure activities

...For more benefits click here: https://mobility.siemens.cz/jobs/en/benefits/

If the topic of sustainable transport and modern transport-related solutions is close to your heart, then you're one of us!

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