Traction Test Laboratory Engineer

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 Traction Test Laboratory Engineer in Coimbatore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical and innovative expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside passionate and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the functionality and efficiency of test benches for traction validation projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (metrology, validation engineers, skill leaders, and suppliers), manage technical deliverables, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

You’ll specifically take care of specifying and designing test benches and devices for CAPEX requirements, but also managing their commissioning and maintenance.

We’ll look to you for:

• Specifying and designing test benches (hardware and software) for validation and investigation activities
• Managing test bench production and ensuring QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) objectives are met
• Commissioning and receiving test benches
• Specifying and performing maintenance of test devices
• Producing complete technical documentation for all deliverables
• Ensuring compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) rules, including "LockOut- TagOut" implementation
• Capitalizing on REX (Return of Experience) in accordance with the Skill Leader process

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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Experience 5+years in specifying and designing test benches and devices for validation purposes
• Knowledge of validation test requirements and troubleshooting methods
• Familiarity with technical documentation and reporting
• Understanding of EHS rules and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage validation schedules and optimize test sequences

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 innovative technologies and new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to groundbreaking 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 programs
• Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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.