About Us:

RATP Dev Australia is a proud subsidiary of RATP Dev and part of the RATP Group, a global leader in public transport. With operations spanning 16 countries and over more than 100 subsidiaries, we design, operate, and maintain urban and interurban transport networks that move millions of people every day. From automated metros to buses and trams, our expertise ensures seamless, reliable and sustainable mobility.

We are currently seeking a Rolling Stock Engineer to join our Melbourne team!

About the Role:

The Rolling Stock Engineer will initially ensure the rolling stock design is developed to meet the needs of future operations, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and optimized life cycle cost. The scope of this role will evolve and develop through project development. Your day to day responsibilities may include:

Leading the development of the Rolling Stock Concept Document, including operator functionalities and maintenance requirements.

Driving enhancements, upgrades, and configuration changes to improve reliability, scalability, and user experience.

Benchmarking rolling stock designs, particularly for GoA4 systems, to incorporate best practices.

Reviewing and challenging rolling stock reliability targets.

Ensuring seamless integration of rolling stock design with other subsystems.

Leading depot equipment design specifications and integrating predictive maintenance technologies.

Collaborating with stakeholders to align rolling stock improvements with operational priorities.

Actively participating in design reviews to promote an operator-led approach.

Owning and refining lifecycle cost (LCC) assumptions throughout the design phase.

Conducting testing and quality assurance to validate functionality and performance.

Monitoring system performance, analysing data, and identifying opportunities for improvement and cost savings.

Staying current with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory changes, and addressing their impact on system operations.

About You:

Master’s degree or Engineering, or a related field

Proven experience (7 to 10 years) in rolling stock design, manufacturing, test & commissioning and maintenance

Proven experience working across depot equipment, special tools and new technologies for predictive maintenance

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Certification or training in relevant system technologies or methodologies

Experience with project management methodologies and tools

A track record of successfully delivering complex system projects on time and within budget