Req ID: 474417
Location :Derby/Hybrid
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by : 4/02/25
Excellent Salary + Benefits Include: Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many flexible 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. 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 signalling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Head of ETCS design trainborne and work alongside collaborative teammates across a number of projects.
The main purpose of this position is to fit our generic ETCS Onboard Automatic Train Protection System (ATP) into a specific vehicle (train) type. The successful candidate will be required to work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that engineering design and deliverables are achieved in alignment with project needs and technical standards.
Main responsibilities include:
• Undertaking the role of Onboard Application Engineer across several ETCS onboard projects.
• Being responsible of the project design and application engineering activities.
• Managing the project solution, including the customization and specific configuration of the generic solution to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery and Performance (QCDP) commitments.
• Deploying the applicable engineering process, methods & tools on the project.
• Producing electrical schematics/drawings/parts lists, produce manufacturing instructions/checklists and different manuals needed for production and installation for operators and maintenance.
• Collaborating with cross-function teams to support the safety case activities.
• Participating in safety approval of the vehicle adaptation.
• Support on defect root cause analysis to support reliability growth.
• Support any signalling onboard bid work.
• Contribute to the growth of ETCS expertise across the team.
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:
• Graduated in either electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• English: good verbal and written communication skills
• Prior railway signalling domain knowledge
• Experience of ERTMS or other safety-critical systems is desirable.
• MS Office knowledge is mandatory, including VISIO
• Knowledge of DOORS and requirements management
• Proactive team member with strong problem-solving ability
• Positive attitude and a growth mindset
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) an appropriate professional institution (IRSE, IET or equivalent).
What we offer
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 where you can thrive in a dynamic project environment where no day is same
• Work with modern onboard European Train Control (ETCS) signalling equipment, considered to be the future for both the UK&I and Europe
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues in supportive environment
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through valued learning
• Progress towards technical expert or engineering management roles.
• 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!
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:
Important to note
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.
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