Installation Design Engineer - Mechanical

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Silviu, and work alongside dynamic, adaptable and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll Perform Mechanical Design Activities for projects within the group, being member of the Installation Design team, part of the Engineering Department.

You will report hierarchically to Installation Design Manager, functionally to the Domain team leader.

We’ll look to you for:

• Support the Domain team leader
• Produce the mechanical drawing and the 3D presentation;
• Ensure FEA/FEM of the solutions;
• Ensure the respect of all the mechanical design constraints of each solution;
• Perform survey on site (inside the train) and define the technical solution for the mechanical part;
• Report any failure of the mechanical solution during the train fitment in order to address the change in short term period;

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Master’s degree in engineering school / university, specialisation or oriented in mechanical design

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Knowledge of railways is an asset.
• Knowledge of CATIA/INVENTOR is an asset.
• Knowledge of FEM calculation is an asset
• Writing skills: clarity, rigor, and concision
• German language is a plus
• English, minimum FCE
• French language is an asset.

Behavioural Skills / Competencies

• Team spirit and listening skills;
• Rigor and open-minded;
• Autonomy and perseverance;
• Goodwill and proactivity
• Availability to be on site during Train surveys and First of Class(prototype installation). (Germany, Norway, Belgium)

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new standards for rail traffic management

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our dynamic, friendly and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards Verification and Validation Management or other projects/teams

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

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You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.