ATC Engineer (Automatic Train Control)

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, 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 ATC Engineer in Cairo, Egypt we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, skilled, and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of our mainline signaling systems by performing warranty and maintenance activities (both preventive and corrective) at Cairo Metro. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain), interface with clients to respond to corrective maintenance requests, record all failure incidents and report on a weekly basis, manage the repair of defective system parts through Alstom's standard repair process, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of managing the repair process of defective system parts, but also addressing emergency failures to ensure minimal disruption to operations.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing the repair process of defective ATC system parts in accordance with Alstom standards

• Interfacing with clients to address and resolve corrective maintenance requests

• Recording all failure incidents and compiling comprehensive weekly reports

• Supporting punch list closure

• Responding promptly to emergency failures to ensure minimal disruption to operations

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve system performance

• Ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, or Railway Engineering (Mechatronics is preferred)

• 1–3 years of experience in a related field

• Experience with ATC/signaling systems in rail or metro environments (preferred)

• Knowledge of rail signaling principles, interlockings, train protection systems, and communications

• Good knowledge of embedded systems and basic programming concepts

• Familiarity with control systems, electrical circuits, and mechatronic systems

• Proficiency in using new technologies and engineering tools

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Understanding of IP addressing, basic networking concepts, and data communications

• Willingness to work rotating shifts based on operational needs

• Flexibility and mobility, with availability for short- or long-term missions in different locations and countries

• Valid driving license

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• High attention to detail and a strong safety mindset

• Resilience and an analytical mindset to solve complex system failures

• Customer satisfaction and results-oriented 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 security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 engineering or management roles

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.