RAMS Engineer Job Description
RAMS engineer
provides guidance and leadership of the Formal Qualification Test team, responsible for formal testing of mainline Gray Eagle software releases and other projects as assigned by Army Engineering and ST&Q Management.
RAMS Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure the definition of RAMS Plans
Ensure the correct estimation of RAMS/Validation activities
Ensure the correct identification and apportionment of RAMS requirements for applications
Ensure the analysis of the system requirements in order to confirm the compliance of the application to the safety and customer requirements
Ensure to the management of and ensure the performance of the test specification and execution
Ensure the identification and analysis of non-conformities identified during validation
Ensure to the validation of the system against the applicable standards
Ensure the execution of the Safety and RAMS analysis applying knowledge of the application acquired through the testing activities
Support the Engineering Manager and work closely with European team to develop the Safety skills and activities (PHA, Hazard Log, FMECA …) in SATEE
Perform “Reliability Prediction study” to define proper target at beginning of projects
RAMS Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RAMS Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: IEC, ISA
Education for RAMS Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RAMS engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technical, Education, Electronics Engineering, Design, Electronics, Electronic Engineering, Automotive
Skills for RAMS Engineer
Desired skills for RAMS engineer include:
Common Safety Methods and EN50126
EN50128
EN50129 and EN61508
Software would be a distinct advantage
ECSS-Q-ST-30
REACH
Development of safety critical integrated systems and entire system development lifecycle
ECSS-Q-ST-ST-40
ROHS standards appreciated
Mechanical systems
Desired experience for RAMS engineer includes:
Monitor the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the systems during the commissioning and warranty periods, publishing monthly reports until the reliability, availability, and maintainability criteria are met
Maintain a positive rapport with the clients in relation to the Corporate Customer Care Policy
On Time Delivery and First Time Right
Compliance to AT/Engineering processes & instructions for RAM
Good knowledge & experience with Microsoft office tools
Preferable working knowledge on Isograph / Relex
RAMS Engineer Examples
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RAMS Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a RAMS engineer. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RAMS engineer
- To define and perform the safety and/or reliability activities for the new rolling-stock development in upstream development phases
- To define and perform the safety and/or reliability studies for the standard functions/solutions planned within the department
- To contribute to the construction of the training to develop the skills of the RAMS discipline within the teams
- Engaging with the project team, client, and external stakeholders to identify requirements and develop engineering solutions
- Development of the systems engineering design for a major project
- Define and undertake general requirement engineering activities, including requirement validation and traceability as defined in relevant policies and procedures
- Assist in the development of other requirements documentation, including project deliverables and management plans
- Identification and execution of the Reliability, Accessibility, and Maintainability plan
- Manage project safety assurance activities and provide safety assurance advice to both the projects and the Systems Assurance Manager
- Identify and manage the risks on the project using analytical skills and produce safety assurance reports and documentation to ensure the project’s risks are managed
Qualifications for RAMS engineer
- Positive attitude, a self-starter and adaptive nature to learn new Systems
- Thorough knowledge & experience of RAMS and statistics
- Thorough knowledge & experience of Train and testing in field
- In depth understanding of the rail industry
- Technical background in Rolling Stock Products
- Experience in (Avionics) safety analysis, standards
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RAMS Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a RAMS engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RAMS engineer
- Cooperation with other engineers in ensuring the minimization of project risks
- Supporting additional Systems Assurance activities
- Review and validate RAM plan submissions to ensure compliance to EN50126
- Advise upon and assist in the development of a steady state RAMS capability for the business
- Take part and where necessary to facilitate RCM development workshops
- Collate and review FMECA (Failure mode effect criticality analysis) data across all projects
- Develop and keep up to date a fleet reliability database using appropriate tools within isograph reliability work bench
- Create Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis and reliability block diagrams to aid development of maintenance plans
- Assist with the FRACAS process and provide predictive reliability forecasts to help yield targeted maintenance solutions
- Assist with the implementation of an LCC strategy to support the RAM plan
Qualifications for RAMS engineer
- Good written and oral knowledge of English
- Ability to perform all RAMS analyses (Prediction, FMECA, FTA)
- 5 - 8 years of experience as a RAMS engineer, RAMS manager, software developer, or validator for complex and safety-critical Railroad, Nuclear Plant, Aircraft and\or Automotive systems
- Experience with System and Software Development Processes
- Electrical engineering and circuit design
- Knowledge of fail safe, vital and redundant design principles
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RAMS Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of RAMS engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RAMS engineer
- Produce periodic reports on reliability growth of the fleets and the status of the maintenance plan
- Development and implementation of initial and ongoing maintenance processes and procedures relating to Operations Engineering
- Work closely with Reliability Analysts and Reliability Technicians to model impact of fleet defects within the shortest possible timescale
- Assist in optimising the Company’s maintenance regime to develop a World Class maintenance organisation in support of current and future contracts
- Must be prepared to travel for short periods of time (up to 1 week) to support all projects, this includes international travel
- Potential to grow within role and develop own team in line with HRE expansion plans
- Ensure RAMS/LCC requirements and estimates are correctly defined at bid phase and fulfill all necessary compliances
- Prepare all the RAMS plans, assessments and reports required by the Independent Safety Advisor/Board
- Assist and work closely with the Contractors Systems Assurance Manager
- Establish parameters and ensure that plans correspond to the guidelines, the code prescriptions, and other regulations
Qualifications for RAMS engineer
- Minimum of 3 years on the job knowledge regarding quality assurance, verification, validation
- RAMS relevant standards (IEEE, IEC, CENELEC, AREMA)
- Experience with product development with 80% system and software and 30% hardware content
- Relationship with legal authorities
- Interlockings and controls
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in RAMS working on Rail projects
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RAMS Engineer Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of RAMS engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RAMS engineer
- Perform all other Systems assurance related tasks that will help complete the project
- Identification of project RAMS program requirements
- Allocation of RAMS resources to meet requirements
- Participation in the System Engineering process with personnel from other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, quality assurance and Authority technical and management personnel
- Performance and implementation of all RAMS program tasks
- Performance of RAMS analyses, including Reliability (system modeling and predictions, failure analysis, equipment performance evaluations), Maintainability (system modeling and predictions, maintenance planning), Safety (Hazard Analyses, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analyses, hazard monitoring and reduction)
- Performance of Flame, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) analysis and report evaluations
- Development of Life Cycle Cost (LCC) models to evaluate the costs of system operation and maintenance during the product lifetime
- Establishment/support of Asset Management policies for our clients based upon design complexity, equipment repair requirements and customer capabilities
- Interface with management, suppliers, subcontractors and transit authority personnel to communicate RAMS issues and negotiate problem resolutions
Qualifications for RAMS engineer
- Wide Knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics systems and ability to understand the schematics
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or an appropriate discipline
- FMECA
- 7-10 years of experience (at least 5 in RAMS)
- French Language (optional)
- Experience in RAMS management of non-railway systems (especially MEP)
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RAMS Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a RAMS engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RAMS engineer
- Work with the North American railroad industry to create and drive a set of requirements and best practices into equipment vendors to assure the quantification and prediction of Reliability-related metrics
- Guide and train equipment vendors on how to do Reliability analysis and FMECA on their products
- Drive vendor-level analysis into the CN solution-level analysis and modelling
- Reviewing and validating RAM plan submissions to ensure compliance to EN50126
- Advising upon and assisting in the development of a steady state RAMS capability for the business
- Taking part and where necessary, facilitating RCM development workshops
- Collating and reviewing FMECA data across all projects, developing and maintaining a fleet reliability database using appropriate tools within Isograph reliability workbench
- Creating Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis and reliability block diagrams to aid development of maintenance plans
- Producing periodic reports on reliability growth of the fleets and the status of the maintenance plan
- Developing and implementing maintenance processes and procedures relating to Operations Engineering
Qualifications for RAMS engineer
- Good working knowledge on RAMS, FMECAs, RAM Modeling, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Safety Case
- Experience in Rail Systems design (optional)
- You have knowledge of RAMS methods (RBD, FTA, FMEA)
- You are familiar with the application of functional safety standards (eg IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061, ), preferably with certification
- Reviews, comments and validates supplier RAMS documentation, to ensure that contractual obligations are met
- Verify Reliability and Safety requirements are met by identifying the specific verification documentation (specific test procedure/specific operating procedure) for each requirement