Senior RAM Engineer

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Date: 7 Jan 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: Alstom

Req ID:505984 

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 hybrid Senior RAM Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we’re looking for?


Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Testability (RAM) in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll be instrumental in ensuring the optimal performance of our systems throughout their lifecycle, contributing to the success of transformative rail projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (RAM Community, Project Core Teams, Safety, Engineering Groups, Cybersecurity, Tenders, Sourcing, Installation, Test and Commissioning, and Warranty & Maintenance), lead data collection and analysis from the field, and propose actionable recommendations based on RAM studies—and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

  • Verifying the adequacy of architecture choices to meet RAM targets",

  • Conducting Reliability Predictions (MTTF/MTBF),

  • Performing Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA),

  • Analyzing Degraded Modes and influencing design decisions,

  • Modeling Availability and calculating Service Reliability,

  • Conducting Maintainability and Testability analysis,

  • Collecting and analyzing field data, maintenance data, and repair site data,

  • Leading root cause identification and RAM classification of failures,

  • Performing statistical analysis and reliability growth analysis,

  • Proposing action plans and design recommendations based on RAM studies


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 Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or related field. A Master's degree is preferred. ,

  • Experience or understanding of Statistics and Probabilities, with strong skills in System, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. ,

  • Knowledge of RAM methodology, concepts, methods, and tools. ,

  • Familiarity with Reliability Predictions (MTTF/MTBF), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and RAM data analysis. ,

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. ,

  • Experience in Railway Signalling (preferred). ,

  • Ability to work effectively against deadlines. ,

  • Proactive and team-oriented mindset. ,

  • A structured approach to tasks and challenges. ,

  • Adaptability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

 

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:

  • Work with new security standards for rail signalling ,

  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

  • Contribute to innovative projects,

  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

 

 

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.

 


Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh

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