Domain Leader- Validation Test Execution

Req ID:473599 

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.

Job Title & Purpose

Job Title : EN-VR-10: Domain Leader- Validation Test Execution

Purpose of the Job/Objective

• Delegated by the TVE and under the technical responsibility of the Train Manager, the Test Manager acts as « Project owner » for the comprehensive range of Integration/Tuning and Certification/Validation tests.
• It is recommended to staff this position for test on private test centers or Public infrastructures (outside Alstom facilities)

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Reporting

Hierarchical : Test team Leader

Functional : TVE Train Validation Engineer

Network & Links

Internal Interfaces: Train manager, Test team, PrTCM, Validation Engineer, Technical experts

External Interfaces: Test infrastructure providers, Suppliers of test equipment, External Test laboratories, Customers representatives

Missions

Performance Measurement

Timely execution of the test program

• Respect of tracks reservation compliant to test program
• Respect the tests schedule and durations

Test Manager is responsible for:

Permanently:

• Representing the TVE, on board the train, during validations and certification tests
• Being the entry point for all the request of activities on train related to testing and coordinating them.
• Organising on a day to day basis, the way tests will be carried out
• Making sure that tests equipment and instrumentation are always operational and available
• Being the interlocutor, on a daily basis, of the Railway Test Centre or Public Infrastructure and follows the way various testing phases are organised.

Before the tests:

• Ensuring that test teams respect safety rules and procedures on board the train and preparing the work Authorization s.
• Preparing the test implementation (staffing, availability of tools, calibrated measurement devices, and on-board spare parts, ...)
• Checking that train a/o subsystems are compliant to the last Applicable configuration issued by System Engineer team
• Arranging with his/her test center’s counter-part the test slot booking

During the tests:

• Conducting the tests and carrying out the tests to be done by ALSTOM in coordination with the Train Manager (T&C)
• Operationally coordinating all the testing teams and laboratories on board
• Defining the priorities in case of conflicts between tests activities

After the tests:

• Creating the failure reports.
• Producing the test book (test events chronology) and daily shift reports

Skills & experience :

• experienced Test or Certification/Validation Technician/ Engineer
• Structured and organised approach of the job
• Coordination skills and ability to take decisions

Team size

5 to 20 Employees will be reporting hierarchically

Innovation

Force of proposal for validation methods/tools improvement (from a quality, duration and cost point of view) to decrease the time spent on trains

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.