SW Developer of Traction Drives for Locomotives

Do you want to push the boundaries of innovation and technology in transportation?

In the power transmission department, we are responsible for the accurate design of the entire power circuit from the pantograph to the traction motors including the traction converter control.

We are involved in the final documentation and software for the control of sophisticated technology and thus contribute to increase the reliability and safety of modern locomotives. Help us build a better world not just for the next generation!

 Main responsibilities:

• Design and development of software for control of traction drives for locomotives
• Analysis of requirements, crafting the architecture and defining the interfaces
• Design, development, implementation, testing and verification of control SW as well as the actual design of SW tools for testing of the control SW
• Participation in laboratory and vehicle tests in test centres and on customer tracks
• Provide support during vehicle commissioning
• Work in international teams across the world

 Key qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent experience focused on electric drives or control systems
• Knowledge of programming SW for real-time control and of transferring control data between vehicle control systems via communication bus
• Experience with the process of designing, developing, testing and maintaining SW that performs safety-relevant functions (SIL>0)
• English or German for everyday communication
• Czech for daily communication
• Practical experience in the control of traction drives

 Join us and enjoy  following benefits:

• The opportunity to co-create state-of-the-art vehicles for the whole world
• Joining bonus of up to CZK 100,000,-
• A personal annual budget of CZK 24,000 or CZK 48,000 (depending on role seniority), which you can use in our cafeteria in the categories of "My Health", "My Well-Being", "My Finances"
• Up to 33 days of vacation for your rest and regeneration
• Fully paid e-meal vouchers by the employer in the amount of CZK 116.20/day
• Possibility of working from home (with contribution) for a better work-life balance
• Flexible working hours (fixed part from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• A company kindergarten (contributed by the employer) near the workplace in Prague and Ostrava
• Opportunity to become a Siemens shareholder and get free shares
• A wide range of educational and development programs with an emphasis on supporting expert development
• Possibility of language courses at the workplace paid by the employer
• An ergonomic workplace for your health and comfort
• Attractive discounts or special offers (discounts on cars, bank products and more)
• Assistance program (personality and psychological counselling) not only for your mental well-being

And that's not all. What other benefits  you can expect? Click here.

If the topic of sustainable transport and modern solutions is close to your heart, you are one of us!

For more than 160 years, Siemens Mobility has been a leader in sustainable, reliable and safe transport solutions. In the Czech Republic, we have the world's second largest rolling stock development centre. We work on projects all over the world, from the definition of requirements, through the development of SW/HW and mechanics, to the solution of cross-cutting topics, at the level of the entire vehicle.

Every day, we affect the lives of hundreds of thousands of passengers. You can ride our fully automated metro in Vienna, or a high-speed train, for example, on a direct connection between London and Amsterdam. You can often meet the fastest locomotive in the world, the Taurus, on the Czech railway. However, we also deal with topics such as battery or hydrogen propulsion sources, or autonomous driving.

 We believe that our success lies in our people – a team of talented and passionate professionals who share values and are motivated by a common goal. Find out what our employees say about us – check our Atmoskop!

Is your CV not ready or do you need more information? Contact me at jana.fatkova@siemens.com or on LinkedIn, where I share more about current company activities and our projects. I will be happy to add you to my contacts for potential future cooperation! 

Please, kindly note, that we are currently accepting for our open roles only candidates, who can start immediately, which means they are eligible to work in the Czech Republic.