Design Engineer – Electronics

UGL Railway and Technological Systems: Job Conclusion

About UGL Rail and Technology Systems

The Rail and Technology Systems group of UGL is a leading provider of complete integrated solutions in road and rail infrastructure, especially rollingstock equipment in rail maintenance, signalling, control systems and intelligent transport. It is recognized for innovative solutions in safety, easier construction, lower operational costs and improving reliability for transport sector customers.

Work Culture and Approach

• Hands-on engineering is highly valued by UGL thus the staff are encouraged to take part in prototype, production, and onsite phases of projects in order to better refine and improve products.
• The company is creating an encouraging, cooperative, and friendly environment where everyone shares the same values in equality, honesty, and objectivity.
• Thus keeping up the entire project-life cycle of planning, risk identification, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance, and reporting.

Role Summary

This role is in the products group and is focused on developing UGL’s electronics products and providing support for licensed manufactured products, resale product evaluation, and involvement in major infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Designing and documenting technical specifications, test plans, and drawings.
2. Support for equipment servicing, troubleshooting, and modification of equipment.
3. Cost estimation and project financial management.
4. Evaluation of suppliers and contract
5. Provisioning high-level technical assistance as well as conducting on-site tests.
6. Circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs) designed according to the applications of embedded software developed in microcontroller-based systems.
7. Prototyping, testing, fault-finding, preparing production, and customer documentation.
8. In-service product failure investigation and diagnosis.
9. Managing the activity and coordination with the teams to achieve the project milestones

 Ideal Attributes of a Candidate

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Telecommunications, or Mechatronic Engineering (or related discipline) with eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
• 2+ years’ experience in electronics design, hands-on prototyping, schematic and PCB design (preferably with Altium Designer), and embedded C programming.
• Sectors like rail, defence, mining, or aerospace knowledge are plus.
• Skills such as project management, network, Linux, and knowledge on CENELEC safety standards would also be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and self-management skills.

 Further development and benefits:

• These are flexible working arrangements and hybrid arrangements and, of course, have a good work-life balance.
• Career development through tech mentoring, leadership programs, and education assistance.
• Comprehensive benefits including private health insurance, salary continuance, parental leave, and discounts with major retailers.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting employees of all backgrounds and abilities.

Next Steps

Application for the position must be made through a cover letter that addresses the criteria of the position along with an updated resume. Background checks, medical checks, and reference checks may possibly be done once the selection process gets under way.

Why Join UGL?

UGL has the possibility of working on a very big impact and large-scale infrastructure design projects in collaboration with a leading engineering company fully backed by a culture of learning, innovation, and career development.