POS CAD operator

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 onsite Power Supply (POS) CAD operator in Cairo, EG we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and detail-oriented expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.You'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and quality of electrical designs, contributing to the development of sustainable and efficient transportation solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Power Supply Design Engineers and Manufacturing Teams), maintain and manage CAD libraries, and ensure documentation compliance with engineering standards, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of creating and updating electrical schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams, but also assist in resolving drawing-related issues during prototyping and mass production.We’ll look to you for: 

• Electrical CAD drafting and documentation, including creating and updating electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system-level drawings based on engineer specifications.
• Preparing floorplans, component placement drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Generating detailed assembly drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable routing, and interconnection diagrams.
• Ensuring all design files comply with engineering standards, documentation rules, and revision control processes.
• Maintaining and managing CAD libraries, including symbols, footprints, and templates.
• Controlling drawing revisions using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, DraftSight).
• Ensuring documentation traceability, consistency, and correct versioning across all engineering outputs.
• Collaborating closely with design and manufacturing teams to translate design concepts into finalized drawings.
• Conducting drawing self-checks for quality, correctness, and design rule consistency.
• Ensuring that documentation meets company quality processes and audit requirements. 

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: 

• A degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, CAD Design, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience as a CAD operator, preferably in electrical drafting and documentation.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, or equivalent tools.
• Experience or understanding of electrical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system-level drawings.
• Knowledge of layouts, component placement, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with revision control processes and CAD library management.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with design and manufacturing teams. 

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 roles such as Senior CAD Engineer or Design Specialist 

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.