Engineer - Technical (Back End)

Overview

Second-level technical support role for ABB's Traction division in Bangalore, resolving hardware and software issues in three-phase electric locomotive propulsion equipment.

What you'll do

• Provide second-level technical support to running product lines to resolve chronic hardware or software issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholders (Global Engineering / PLCM team) on hardware and software corrections required by the customer and for product improvement.
• Apply expertise in product control logic and propose improvements to related stakeholders.
• Ensure software/logic modifications are validated at lab or field level.
• Discuss and suggest software logic or parameter fine-tuning based on analysis and validation.
• Act as counterpart for all technical interaction with customers and internal teams.
• Support the Traction Technical and PLCM teams.

What you'll need

• Degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering or E&E (Electrical Engineering) from a recognized university.
• Proven track record in resolving critical problems.
• Good understanding of electrical schematics, logic and controls.
• Team leading capability and experience.
• 3 to 6 years of experience on 3-phase electric locomotives / EMUs / metro propulsion chain.
• Demonstrable expertise in troubleshooting rolling stock equipment and fault-finding analysis of the drive train (preferably IR 3-phase electric locomotives).
• Expertise in troubleshooting IGBT-based propulsion systems, auxiliary systems, battery chargers and propulsion of EMUs and metros.
• Well-structured approach to problem solving and ability to learn fast.
• Ability to work effectively in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the globe.
• Readiness to travel for customer meetings and product performance corrective work (approx. 20-30% of working hours).
• Good communication skills.

Nice to have

• Good understanding of electrical installations in rail vehicles (knowledge of electric locomotive, EMU or metro is an advantage).
• Basic knowledge of protocols such as CANopen, J1939, Ethernet (TCP/IP/UDP/TRDP), MVB.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Work mode: On-site.
• Travel: approx. 20-30% of working hours.
• Reports to: Head of Services - Traction, India.