Validation & Test Engineer/Technician

Req ID: 455229

Location: Derby, DE24 8AD

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 28.06.2024

Salary + Benefits:  starting from 50K + other benefits

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.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your validation expertise in a new cutting-edge field.

You’ll perform the Certification and Validation activities for part of the train delegated by the TVE during project execution. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business develop test operating modes and analyses test results , define and implements the most appropriate testing methodology and means of testing and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of writing the Train test procedures, but also carry out type, validation or investigation tests, and preparing reports.

We’ll look to you for:

•          Defining the most appropriate test methodology, testing means and developing the test operating mode in accordance within the costs time and pass-fail criterion set for the test.

•          Executing tests and providing reports.

Responsible for:

For Tests:

•          Preparing the tests they are responsible for:

•          Participating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests

•          Implementing, verifying (functional), and ensuring compliance (calibration) of the measuring equipment to be ready at the time of the test.

•          Preparing the equipment for testing. Validating that the applied configuration and pre requisite testing allows the testing to proceed.

•          Respecting EHS rules notably implementing LockOut TagOut instruction.

•          Supervising and/or executing test activities, analysing test results “live” and deciding if test has to be redone or not

•          Test results data analysis, writing static and dynamic test reports

For validation :

•          Executing activities given by the Train Validation Engineer (TVE)

•          Updating the Validation Plan

•          Consolidating the specification of tools and test means (climatic chamber, train, ...)

•          Tools & means procurement (design, purchase, reservation,)

•          Writing Train System test procedures

•          Ensuring the timely issuing of the Validation proves (including proves of lower level systems and components) and consolidates Validation files

•          Providing structured REX to feed costing activities, and to enrich the CV metier technical repository

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: 

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience within an Engineering Environment (senior level)
• Train system knowledge (system analysis, railways)
• Tests organization capability, knowledge of planning tools
• Fluent in English
• Electrical schematic experience
• Software Validation
• Knowledge of electrical vs software design on train.
• Experience in TCMS development and/or validation.
• Technical documentation creation and reporting

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 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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

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' 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.