R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) - Software & Electronics

Req ID:466961 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) – Software & Electronics

Location: Valenciennes, France

You will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Forêt, a key actor in the design and development or interior train parts as well as front ends, with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities, designer, buyer, industrial, quality, Project Managers & Product Experts , working both for French & International projects.

What are my responsibilities?

Purpose of the Job/Objective

• You will enable the migration of our Interiors products portfolio from “basic” mechanical & lighting components to smart & remotely controllable, cyber-secure, sub-systems and solutions, integrating latest electronics and mechatronics technologies to support e.g. flexible and reconfigurable train interiors layouts, dynamic lighting based passenger information systems, noise control systems, etc.
• Concretely, you will intervene in all Interiors R&D projects where electronics and/or software components are necessary, to design, de-risk, validate and industrialize the final product, either in full autonomy as project manager or as a technical contributor, and in close collaboration with Train Control and Train Electrical entities.

Organisation Reporting

• Reports to: R&D Director - Interiors
• Manages: suppliers, subcontractors

Network & Links

• Internal Interfaces: Train Electrical & Train Control engineers, R&D and Product engineers, Interiors Engineering, Quality, Indus, Sourcing, Costing, Legal & Tender teams, Central Innovation team, SW & Electronics Metiers
• External Interfaces: Suppliers, Customers, Independent laboratories

Performance Measurement

• KPI R&D Projects (OTIF, Design Review on time, budget adherence)
• KPI Innovation generation & exploitation (number inventions, use on commercial projects)
• Technical support to Tenders & Projects: according to requests / opportunities

Your responsibilities include:

• Executes and manages research and product development projects (internal + at suppliers) related to Trains’ Interiors & Exteriors scope, with the purpose to providing to the future passengers of Alstom trains an innovative, modern, comfortable and safe travelling experience
• Act as central interface towards Train Control & Train Electrical entities to secure a compatible, cyber-secure, reliable, and future-proof integration of the developed solutions into the trains.
• Analyzes the market and competition (industrial watch, scientific & technological watch) in relation to smart embedded systems, and associated use cases
• Suggests innovative solutions and R&D partnerships opportunities in line with Alstom’s development strategy, and taking into account customer’s needs and requirements, and contributes to develop a robust and ambitious roadmap for future developments
• Ensures applicability of the developed products onto commercial projects through close collaboration with the Marketing, Tender & Project teams (Engineering, Costing, Sourcing, Quality, etc.) as well as the Services & Digital Train teams.
• Contributes to internal budget collection for R&D activities and manages reporting to internal customers
• Develops the network of internal and external R&D partners for innovation in relation to his/her R&D scope.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

Minimum qualifications

• Engineering Master degree in electronics, mechatronics, automation, opto-electronics, information systems.
• At least 5yrs experience in R&D / product development of products with embedded electronics & software in an industrial, preferably international, context
• At ease with electrical and electronics design & modelling tools (E3S, Simulink, ControlBuild), and programing languages (Matlab, Python, C)
• Experience with communication protocols for lighting and/or embedded and networked systems (e.q. CAN, Ethernet, MQTT), and managing cybersecurity requirements. Experience with IEC 62443 & 63452 standards, and TRDP is a plus.
• Proven experience with RAM(S) concepts & methodologies applied to electronic components
• Proven R&D project management experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in railway, aeronautics or automotive is a plus

Skills

• Autonomous, results driven and team-oriented personality with strong relationship skills
• Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under pressure to meet the deadlines
• Strong passion for innovation and questioning the status quo, and perceiving (upcoming) market needs
• Fast prototyper, likes to experiment in order to quickly show/test new concepts & solutions
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work in an international environment; Speak and write in English; French is a bonus.

Travels :

• Travels: internal meetings, suppliers and R&D partners visits. <15% of the time

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.