RAM Engineer

Knorr-Bremse AG

. Perform RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) activities in projects and programs using industry-standard RAM tools and calculation methods .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeWest Henrietta • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $97,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) activities, utilizing industry-standard tools and methodologies to produce comprehensive RAM deliverables and analyses. Proficient in reliability modeling and technical writing, with a strong ability to coordinate RAM efforts throughout project lifecycles.

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RAM Activities CoordinationReliability PredictionFMEA AnalysisCOTS Reliability Software ToolsCertified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

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Hard Skills

Reliability PredictionLifetime AnalysisFMEAReliability Block DiagramsFunctional Reliability ModelingStatistical Data AnalysisReliability Growth AnalysisRAM Program PlansRAM ReportsRAM Monitoring Plans

Soft Skills

Effective Interaction with ManagementTime ManagementProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

RAM CommanderReliasoftRelyenceIsographItem ToolkitMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

Industry Keywords

Reliability EngineeringQuality EngineeringRAM StandardsEN-50126MIL-StandardsIECRailway Signaling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) activities in projects and programs using industry-standard RAM tools and calculation methods
Coordinate and perform RAM activities throughout project and product design lifecycles, from the tender phase through commissioning and demonstration periods
Define RAM approaches and strategies for assigned projects and programs
Produce RAM deliverables, including RAM Program Plans, RAM reports/analyses, Demonstration Test Plans and Procedures, RAM Monitoring Plans, and RAM Monitoring Reports
Perform reliability prediction, lifetime analysis, FMEA, degraded modes analysis, reliability block diagrams, and functional/service reliability and availability modeling during tender and design phases
Collect field/customer and repair-site data during the operational phase
Identify root causes, define RAM classifications, statistically analyze collected data, conduct reliability growth analysis, and propose action plans as part of FRACAS
Make design recommendations based on RAM studies
Verify architecture choices against system, product, or project RAM targets

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience in Engineering or related technical field
3+ years’ experience in RAM, Safety, or Quality Engineering
B.S. in RAM, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related technical field, or additional 4 years of relevant experience
Experience using COTS reliability software tools, such as RAM Commander, Reliasoft, Relyence, Isograph, Item Toolkit, etc.
Experience using RAM standards including EN-50126, MIL-Standards, and IEC
Experience with reliability modeling, including Markov Chain analysis, RBDs, and Common Cause Failure
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Proficient in technical writing and able to create RAM deliverables from contract documents using internal instructions and industry standards
Ability to interact effectively with management
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to define and support process improvement
Knowledge of railway signaling preferred
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification preferred
Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Group healthcare plans including medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
120 hours of vacation leave annually
40 hours of Personal Paid Absence annually
12 paid holidays
1 floating holiday
6 weeks of paid parental leave
Ability to purchase company stock
Annual bonuses of up to 4% of annual salary based on achievement of certain metrics
Federal Paid Sick Leave benefits for employees working on covered federal contracts