Test Train Manager

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.

Could you be the full-time Test Train Manager in Bucharest, Romania we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in testing and railway systems in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, detail-oriented, and safety-focused team.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective execution of rolling stock tests, contributing to the evolution of modern railway solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across engineering, maintenance, and validation, coordinate test planning and execution, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

You’ll specifically take care of train preparation and availability for tests, as well as overseeing safety and test execution, but also support reporting and configuration management.

We’ll look to you for:

• Representing the PrTCM during validation and certification tests on-site, at private test centers, and on public infrastructure

• Preparing test implementation, including staffing, tools, and equipment readiness

• Ensuring the train and its environment are ready for testing

• Coordinating and conducting tests while ensuring safety and compliance

• Producing test documentation, including failure reports and test event chronologies

• Managing the safety of all on-board personnel and ensuring EHS compliance

• Monitoring and maintaining test train configuration and readiness

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:

• Minimum license degree in engineering or equivalent

• 4-5 years’ experience in testing activities of railway products

• 2-3 years’ experience in dynamic test activities

• Knowledge of high-risk activities, including EHS requirements such as AZDP, TTO, and LOTO

• Fluent in English

• Technical troubleshooting and investigation skills (mechanical or electrical/electronic)

• Field experience in testing environments

• Strong problem-solving and coordination skills

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with a team spirit approach

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 safety and operational standards for rail testing

• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of mobility

• Utilise our inclusive and dynamic 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 senior leadership roles in testing or other areas

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

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.