Vibroacoustic Engineer

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. 

Job Title: Vibroacoustic engineer

Purpose of the Job

In the context of Product Engineering development, a Vibro-Acoustic engineer will participate in project/offer development through the application of internal procedures including Vibroacoustic management of projects, standard Vibroacoustic simulation and measurements of Rolling Stock and Components

In case of assignment to R&D tasks, he will be in charge of the development of methodologies and technologies related to Vibroacoustics of Rolling Stock and Components

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Reporting

Hierarchical to Acoustic Chief Engineer/Acoustics CCN Leader for engineers based in Central Engineering.

Hierarchical to Domain Leader - Specialised disciplines.

Network & Links

Acoustics CCN network

Site Projects team

Engineering team

Missions

 Responsibilities

• To apply the Vibroacoustic Engineering Instructions and guidelines to perform the project/offers tasks
• To perform the Vibroacoustic analysis of tenders by comparison with referent solutions and previous projects
• To Prepare the Vibroacoustic specifications and Vibroacoustic Management Plan (VAMP) to be applied in projects
• To choose the most efficient way to perform the allocation (experimental/numerical), verification and validation during tender and project phase
• To allocate the different noise sources and train assemblies through the use of AT standard methodologies.
• To perform standard Vibroacoustics tests, to postprocess the data and report to validate prediction models and type tests
• To perform standard Vibroacoustic simulations for exterior noise and interior noise using inhouse developed tools
• To liaise with the Acoustic Chief Engineer to validate Management Plan, allocations and risks.
• To liaise with experts in key domains to obtain the necessary data to perform the allocation
• To liaise with acoustic engineers in other sites and to use AT Vibroacoustic databases to obtain the necessary REX to perform the allocations
• To capture the Vibroacoustic REX of projects through the use of AT Vibroacoustic databases

Job Specifications

Knowledge & Experience :

• MTech in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in acoustics, vibration, NVH.
• 7-12 years of experience in a Vibroacoustic department in automotive/aeronautics/railway/building sector
• Matlab standard level, MS Excel advanced level (if working in R&D Matlab advanced level is required)
• Vibroacoustic testing and postprocessing with multichannel systems (B&K Pulse/LMS TestLab or similar) including noise & vibration measurements in operating conditions and Vibroacoustic transfer functions (mobility, pressure/force,…).
• Good communication skills
• English conversational/writing/reading advanced level commendatory.
• French conversational/reading advanced level is preferred

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.