Control Engineer

Req ID: 466588

Control Engineer

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary: £61K + Benefits

Closing Date: 13th October 2024

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 Control Engineer in Derby we’re looking for?

Your future role 

Take on a new challenge and apply your testing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to David Cox (Head of Software TCMS and Train Control Manager), and  work alongside other members of the Services Central Engineering team. The role will encompass deployment and application of Train Control & Information Solutions development procedures, processes & design rules on his / her project, as well as validating the TC&IS Development, Configuration, Validation and Management Plan application.

We’ll look to you to: 

• Ensuring proper management and traceability of the hardware and software configuration - including design tools - (producing the release notes)
• Ensure that the content of the baselines, of the release or delivery notes and of the Software Reference versions identifications are in conformity with the release.
• Achieving the specified software quality requirements detailed in System Engineering and TCMS Software Quality Plan and informs the team members of their associated responsibilities.
• Ensuring the quality on all domain of his/her project (Software)
• Chairing/supporting the design planning and the achievement of the Design/Verification reviews in all step of the Design For Quality cycle
• Delivering all TC & IS Engineering outputs including, TCMS RSADs, Software specification or Functional Design Description FDD, Software, Electrical Schemes and Electrical Products definition (with the support of Electrical Lead Engineer), in compliance with the Engineering commitments.
• Managing interface and ensure follow up of sub-systems (electrical components, PACIS, CCTV, Multimedia, TCMS, Event recorder, Train Ground Communication, ATC/Safety equipment)
• Delivery of Train Software according to his / her Engineering Work Package.
• Being Accountable/Maintaining and Controlling KPIs for the project and reporting to S/W Domain Leader.
• Accountable for Software Validation for projects or multiple projects/products

Performance measurements:

- OTD, QCD, PMC, Project reliability / availability / cost targets

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: 

• University degree in Railway Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Automation Engineering or Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Mandatory Experience:

• Experience in Software system/Application engineering for Engineer
• Hands-on development experience of one or more software phases like software development, hardware-software integration etc
• Good Working level Knowledge of network protocols like MVB, Ethernet, CAN, RS232, RS 485.

Desirable Experience:

• Knowledge of rolling stock
• Certification in System Engineering
• Experience working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, SAP, BI/BO

Competencies & Skills:

• Problem solving capacity (technical and costs evaluation of a solution)
• Capacity of managing Technical risks
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Desire to learn
• Effective, professional interpersonal skills
• Strong team player

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, + anything specific to the site e.g. free on-site parking, canteen etc). 

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.  

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. 

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