Electrical Test Engineer Lead

Req ID:509594 

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 Electrical Test Engineer Lead in West Mifflin, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical engineering and test equipment design expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.
You'll play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining advanced test equipment and software for Propulsion and Train Control Management System electronics, contributing to the success of green technologies and solutions in railway systems. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, assemblers, purchasing, quality, and industrialization functions), supervise and mentor less experienced engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality designs on schedule—and much more."

We’ll look to you for:

• Conducting scheme critical analysis, troubleshooting investigations, and working with analog and digital components in the electronics domain ,

• Gaining full technical understanding of the work assigned ,

• Applying test principles and methods, including testability, test coverage, test tool capacity, and test validation ,

• Utilizing test tools and means such as In-Circuit, JTAG, functional test benches, and programming languages like LabVIEW or C ,

• Designing, maintaining, debugging, and troubleshooting test benches, including their structure and principles ,

• Ensuring safety principles are adhered to with high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) equipment ,

• Performing data crunching and analysis of test results to drive improvements ,

• Supporting tender quotations for bench test projects ,

• Guaranteeing the application of testing standards, including DFT rules, standard test platform usage, and maintenance rules, during product development to optimize productivity and test coverage ,

• Defining software, hardware, and mechanical architecture of automated test benches in compliance with Alstom’s EHS and external standards."

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 Electrical Engineering, Electrical, or other related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. ,

• Experience or understanding of test equipment design and development, including test software and hardware. ,

• Knowledge of electronics, including analog and digital components, test principles, and test tools (e.g., In-Circuit, JTAG, functional test bench). ,

• Familiarity with programming languages such as LabVIEW or C. ,

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. ,

• Data analysis and troubleshooting skills for test bench maintenance and debugging. ,

• Understanding of safety principles with high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) equipment. ,

• Ability to develop and document test software to IEEE-1012 standard. ,

• Experience in supervising and mentoring less experienced engineers. ,

• Adaptability and willingness to travel to support project deployment (less than 5%).

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 cutting-edge technologies in the field of electronics, test equipment, and software development for railway systems. ,

• Progress towards becoming a subject matter expert in test equipment design and validation, contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable transportation. ,

• 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.