rolling stock engineering technician

Description

Rolling stock engineering technicians carry out technical functions to help rolling stock engineers with the design, development, manufacturing and testing processes, installation and maintenance of rail vehicles such as wagons, multiple units, carriages and locomotives. They also conduct experiments, collect and analyse data and report their findings.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

ICT software specifications physics multimedia systems material mechanics mechanics of trains engineering processes mathematics engineering principles mechanics CAE software CAD software product data management

Practical Skills

maintain inventory of rail track parts control compliance of railway vehicles regulations ensure maintenance of trains perform maintenance work on rail tracks adjust engineering designs ensure maintenance of railway machinery assess railway operations maintain ride parts inventory inspect manufacture of rolling stock prepare railway technical studies troubleshoot check for defects in railcars monitor railway vehicles documentation execute analytical mathematical calculations liaise with engineers read engineering drawings analyse stress resistance of products perform test run assess operating cost write inspection reports manage supplies manage health and safety standards use testing equipment ensure equipment availability disassemble engines follow production schedule write stress-strain analysis reports analyse production processes for improvement use CAD software perform physical stress tests on models operate precision measuring equipment calibrate electronic instruments perform wagon coupling position engine on test stand re-assemble engines order supplies guarantee customer satisfaction record test data oversee quality control monitor vehicle fleet operations disassemble equipment inspect data operate railway freight monitoring technologies plan manufacturing processes