Reliability Engineer (Rolling Stock)

IKOS is a leading consulting firm specialized in railway engineering.

We are committed to the ecological transition and development of safe , sustainable , and reliable means of transportation.

As part of this strategic growth, we are currently looking for RAMS Engineers to join our growing Team!

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related discipline).
• Experience performing RAMS activities in the rail, transportation, heavy industry, or related sectors.
• Working knowledge of reliability engineering principles and RAMS methodologies.
• Experience conducting FMECA, FTA, hazard analysis, and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting rail transit or rolling stock projects.
• Familiarity with FRACAS processes and reliability demonstration programs.
• Experience with Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis and maintenance optimization.
• Knowledge of industry RAMS standards and safety processes.
• Experience analyzing warranty, field failure, or operational performance data.

Responsibilities:

• deliver project RAMS documentation according to project schedules for rolling stock subsystems such as brakes, couplers, pantograph, inverters, trucks.
• Interface with customers, engineering teams, and project stakeholders to ensure RAMS requirements are fully understood and implemented.
• Review RFPs and assess contractual RAMS requirements, and identify risks, gaps, and mitigations
• Perform reliability and maintainability analyses to verify that product designs and system configurations meet target performance objectives.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, hazard analyses, and define appropriate mitigation measures.
• Perform safety analyses using methodologies such as: FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis), FTA (Fault Tree Analysis), Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD)
• Develop maintenance strategies and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analyses to optimize maintenance costs while maintaining reliability and safety objectives.
• Support reliability demonstration programs, FRACAS activities, and performance reporting.
• Utilize predictive analytics and failure data to support business and engineering decision-making.
• Analyze field return and operational experience data to improve RAMS databases and standard product information.

✅ Why Join Us?

• Career Growth & Development: We offer tailored career plans, ongoing professional development, and clear progression pathways thanks to our IKOS Academy.
• High-Impact Projects: Work on pioneering railway and/or energy projects alongside industry leaders worldwide.
• International Experience: Here it is possible! Work with top global clients and (if interested) gain hands-on international exposure through exciting projects and assignments abroad.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a friendly/professional and collaborative Team that values passion, respect, and peer support.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, happiness, and career journey with us (Transportation, WIFI, & more).

Get on the right track!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.