BMS Controls Sr. Engineer

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It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Role Summary/Purpose

In this role you will be responsible for developing Concepts, Design Requirements, and perform Simulink Control Model Implementation for Battery Management System (BMS) applications for the Energy Storage System installed on locomotives. In this role you will work closely with a team of Sub-System Engineers, Software Engineers, Software architects and Testers.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and present control model concepts meeting functional needs utilizing existing architecture interfaces
• Develop and document Battery Management System (BMS) Control Software requirements compliant to INCOSE Requirement writing Guidelines (Requirements Manager role)
• Document unit/component model implementation details
• Implement Mathworks Simulink control models based on requirements (Developer / Implementor role)
• Define and execute unit/component level sanity testing
• Utilize formal software lifecycle change record system as required throughout development lifecycle
• Check in of control models to formal Configuration Management System (Perforce)
• Act as critical reviewer of Functional Black box validation Test Case reviews
• Act as presenter in formal Technical Design Review’s
• Track, manage, and report status of development & validation efforts to various levels of the organization.
• Identify and escalate emerging issues and offer possible mitigations/next steps

Eligibility Requirements

• The position is based out of Banglore, India

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical, Software Engineering or other technical disciplines
• Minimum 10 year’s software requirement development experience
• Minimum 10 year’s model based controls design and testing experience in MATLAB/Simulink
• Minimum 10 year’s controls development experience within a formal Engineering Phase gate process
• Working knowledge/familiarity with Battery Management System (BMS) functionality (Control, Protection, Life Management)

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of Wabtec locomotive controls architecture & functionality
• Working knowledge of Battery Management System (BMS)  architecture & functionality as applied to Lithium-ion Batteries
• Practical understanding of analog and digital electronics circuits
• Practical understanding of real-time embedded systems and associated software layers (Application, Software Infrastructure/BSP/OS, and firmware)
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and configuration management tools such as ClearQuest, perforce or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Software Functional Safety Standards such as CENELEC, IEC/EN 50657, 50126 Railway Applications Software Integrity related Standards (Automotive or Industrial equivalent is acceptable)
• 10-15 year’s Experience developing control software requirements compliant with INCOSE requirement writing guidelines
• 10-15 year’s Experience developing Software Requirements utilizing DOOR’s (other formal Requirements Management tool acceptable)
• 10-15 years’ Experience developing Matlab Simulink model implementation
• 10-15 year’s Experience developing & executing Matlab Simulink Test harness’s
• 10-15 year’s Experience executing controls/software validation utilizing HitL simulators
• Experience performing System level Locomotive, or on vehicle automotive level Validation Testing or other industrial equivalent applications.
• Prior exposure to manufacturing & lab environments
• Strong project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Self-Starter

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability and willingness to work "hands-on" in test labs and on locomotives or off-highway trucks with high HP (1000 KVA), medium voltage (2 KV) and high current (10 KA) systems.
• Ability and willingness to perform on Locomotive validation and troubleshooting
• Ability and willingness to wear PPE4 on occasion as required while performing Locomotive or Lab procedures when necessary

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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