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Firma: MERMEC Deutschland GmbH
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Stellenausschreibungs-URL: https://de.linkedin.com/jobs/view/head-of-field-engineering-at-mermec-deutschland-gmbh-4395043373?position=2&pageNum=8&refId=2vIGAtx%2FDUg5EkJo44i4QQ%3D%3D&trackingId=fUgAMHQHcq0eNV%2FHAUQ5gA%3D%3D
Karrierestufe
Berufserfahren
Beschäftigungsverhältnis
Vollzeit
Tätigkeitsbereich
Ingenieurwesen
Branchen
Herstellung von Bahnfahrzeugen und Fahrzeugteilen und Schienenverkehr
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ABOUT US
MERMEC is a multinational company founded in 1970 and a member company of ANGEL, the largest private Italian high-tech holding that includes some of the most innovative companies in the railway, aerospace, and digital mechatronic sectors. We are active in advanced technologies for rail transport (signaling, measuring trains and systems, electric traction, telecommunication), and industrial applications.
The MERMEC Group boasts unparalleled technical know-how, which has enabled it to develop and market a well-structured portfolio of advanced solutions currently used in 73 countries worldwide, by more than 180 customers. The Group owns the widest portfolio of automatic optoelectronic systems for the measurement and inspection of railway infrastructure, fully designed and produced in-house, including software and artificial vision algorithms.
Today, the MERMEC Group employs over 2.500 highly specialized engineers & staff, it’s active in 7 different strategic business areas with branches, offices, and facilities in 21 countries worldwide.
OUR VISION
We develop intelligent technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds. By transforming complex real-world data into actionable digital insights, we empower organizations to build safer, more efficient, and more sustainable infrastructure.
Our solutions support critical industries – particularly railway and transportation – by enabling smarter decision-making through advanced data processing, automation, and artificial intelligence. We believe that innovation happens when cutting-edge technology meets real operational challenges. That is the reality we strive to create every day.
THE COMPANY
As Mermec Deutschland GmbH, the German subsidiary of Compagnie des Signaux in France, part of the MERMEC Group, which operates worldwide, MERMEC Deutschland works closely with international teams and contributes to cross-border railway signaling and digitalisation projects, particularly within the DACH region.
This role as Head of field Engineering requires close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including project leadership, engineering, installation, testing, RAMS, quality teams, procurement, customer representatives, subcontractors, and O&M teams.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Lead and manage the Field Engineering function for railway signaling projects and programs.
Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of on-site engineering activities across installation, testing, commissioning, and system integration phases.
Act as the senior escalation point for field-related technical issues, interface conflicts, deviations, and non-conformities.
Drive coordination between Engineering, Project Management, Installation, Test & Commissioning, Quality, RAMS, Supply Chain, and customer teams.
Ensure field activities are performed in line with project requirements, approved engineering documentation, railway standards and regulations, safety and quality obligations, and operational constraints.
Support resolution of critical technical issues affecting project delivery, site progress, system performance, or customer acceptance.
Oversee the preparation, review, and application of field engineering documentation, work instructions, method statements, red-marked drawings, and as-built feedback.
Ensure robust management of technical interfaces between signaling subsystems and other railway disciplines.
Plan and allocate field engineering resources in line with project priorities, milestones, and site constraints.
Monitor field performance, identify execution risks, and define mitigation actions to protect schedule, quality, and safety.
Provide technical leadership during key project phases, including site mobilization, testing readiness, commissioning, and handover.
Manage technical relationships with customers, partners, subcontractors, and external stakeholders on field engineering matters.
Contribute to project start-up, bid support, constructability reviews, site engineering strategies, and lessons learned activities.
Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, safety, and delivery focus across the field engineering organization.
PROFILE DESCRIPTION
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Telecommunications, or a comparable technical field.
Strong background in railway signaling, with hands‑on involvement in site activities such as installation, testing, commissioning, and technical fault analysis.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate field engineering teams within complex railway or mass‑transit projects.
In‑depth understanding of signaling systems, site constraints, and integration challenges in both brownfield and greenfield environments.
Skilled in managing technical issues in operational railway settings, including work under restricted access or possession windows.
Solid familiarity with project delivery frameworks, technical governance, quality standards, and safety‑critical environments.
Confident in collaborating with customers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
International project exposure and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
This role requires strong technical capabilities in railway signaling, site engineering, installation and commissioning support, technical problem‑solving, interface and change management, risk mitigation in operational rail environments, and a solid understanding of safety‑critical systems, compliance requirements, and project quality standards.
We are looking for strong leadership and team coordination skills, combined with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively and maintain clear communication across all functions. It also requires sound decision‑making under pressure, a results‑driven mindset, structured problem‑solving, and a high level of ownership and accountability, along with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and execution quality.
WHAT WE OFFER
Employment type (FT)
Hybrid work
Permanent Contract
Fringe Benefits: ticket restaurant, mobile, pc, company car, corporate benefits programs, and several additional perks
Smart working flexibility
WHY JOIN US
Be part of an International Corporate Group and contribute to the development of a forward-looking sector, participating in the creation of a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of transport, capable of tackling the major challenges of the 21st century.
All MERMEC group companies bring innovative solutions to the market which guarantee safe and efficient management of the railway infrastructure. We work with the highest integrity, culture of compliance and respect for human rights, while reducing the impact of our technology and environmental footprint.
Join the rapidly growing railway market, whose wide range of professions (Systems, Hardware, Software, AI, Communication, Cybersecurity etc.) offers numerous career paths and opportunities to work toward safer and more efficient transportation.
Work in a stimulating and collaborative environment, with rapid decision-making processes and where everyone has the opportunity to make a real contribution.
Mermec’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace has laid the foundation for our incredible growth. We thrive on the collective strength of our people who come from diverse backgrounds. We respect and value every experience associated with ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and disability.
Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, safety, and delivery focus across the field engineering organization.
WHAT’S NEXT?
If you’re excited about this opportunity, don’t wait any longer – send us your CV in English or German. If your application is shortlisted, we’ll get in contact with you. Then, you can expect to go through up to 2 rounds of interviews, where we would love to discover your passion and interests, introduce you to who we are and what drives us, and finally understand how we can potentially add value to each other’s growth.
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Giannina Pascarella Giannina Pascarella Local HR – Germany at MERMEC
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