Train Performance Engineer

Req ID:471681 

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 onsite Train Performance Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project leadership expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You'll ensure that our project team excels in meeting company objectives on Cost, Quality, and Time through globally standardized practices. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including RAM engineers, Train Validation Engineers, and ISR/LCC engineers), lead the Train System’s Technical Development & Validation, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading the train system development and validation, including operability analysis, system definition and architecture, performances, and functions,

• Ensuring conversion of customer and regulatory requirements into train level requirements & specifications,

• Being accountable for Train Reliability, Train Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), LCC target achievement, Cybersecurity, and Validation and Engineering contributions to Certification & Authorization,

• Acting as the main technical focal point for the customer for train performance topics,

• Working with the RAM engineer to ensure reliability activities and report on the reliability risk management,

• Collaborating with the Train Validation Engineer to ensure verification and validation activities are completed and fulfill requirements,

• Contributing to Certification and Authorization by delivering requested deliverables (test report, train level documentation, etc.) and supporting the Certification & Authorization manager on technical topics

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 related field. Master's degree in Engineering preferred.,

• Experience or understanding of vehicle systems and integration.,

• Knowledge of train system technical development and validation.,

• Familiarity with customer and regulatory requirements.,

• Proven leadership capabilities.,

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.,

• Excellent communication skills.

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 and methodologies to ensure the project team meets company objectives on Cost, Quality, and Time through globally standardized practices,

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Progress towards leading-edge solutions that fulfill customer and regulatory requirements while optimizing Train Reliability and Lifecycle Costs,

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

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.

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