Reliability Engineer

2 days ago

Auburn, Australia Downer Group Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Downer Rail & Transit Systems is Australia's leading provider of integrated rail solutions, with over 155 years of experience delivering innovative, end-to-end transport services. From designing and manufacturing rollingstock to maintaining and operating fleets across the country, we support major infrastructure projects that shape the future of public transport. Our team is driven by a commitment to safety, sustainability, and engineering excellence-making a real impact in communities nationwide.

The Reliability Engineer is a critical role reporting to the Fleet Engineering Manager in the Through Life Support (TLS) Engineering function on a major rollingstock TLS contract in Sydney NSW, Australia.

Key responsibilities:

  • Owning and developing the reliability growth model for the fleet and creating meaningful reports.
  • Identifying key performance drivers for the fleet translating these into priority areas of focus to drive reliability improvements.
  • Supporting the Sub-Systems Engineers in developing sound reliability driven changes to their systems.
  • Supporting the Sub-Systems Engineers to routinely review the fleet's maintenance regime to identify any potential for optimisation and development of best practice.
  • Conducting analysis of data using proven methods such as Weibull to identify if a system or component is performing as per design or should have a positive or negative change to it TLS requirements.

Skills & knowledge:

  • Minimum 5 years' in managing the performance of heavy rail passenger fleets
  • Experience managing cross-functional technical teams in design, build and / or maintenance in rail.
  • Expert knowledge of reliability and data analysis
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of rolling stock electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of engineering processes, including failure-reporting, investigations, and engineering change.
  • Knowledge of asset management, maintenance optimisation and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM).
  • Knowledge of FMECA or equivalent design analysis.
  • Knowledge of overhauls and mid-life upgrade of rollingstock.

What We Offer:

  • An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company.
  • The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
  • A supportive and dynamic team environment.

For further information please email:

Applications will not be accepted via email, please apply via the link.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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