Traction Test Engineer

Req ID: 496627

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code):

EN-VT-01: Traction Test Engineer (TrTeE) / Technician (TrTeT)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Carry out type, validation or investigation tests, and preparing reports
• Define and implement the most appropriate testing methodology and means of testing
• Develop test operating modes and analyses test results
  
  

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure

Reports directly to:

• Hierarchical : TrTTL Traction Test Team Leader
• Functional : TrVE Traction Validation Engineer, TrSE Traction System Engineer, TrVSL Traction Validation Skill Leader
  
  

Other reporting to:

Direct reports:

Network & Links

Internal

• Internal Interfaces : Site Certification and Validation Manager,
• Traction Validation Engineer,
• Traction Test Laboratory Manager,
• Traction Test Laboratory Engineer & Technician,
• Technical experts
  
  

External

• External Interfaces: PrEM, TrSE, Product Manager, Design Team
• Suppliers of parts
• Suppliers of test equipment
• External Test laboratories
• Customer’s representatives
• Sub-contractors
• MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
  
  

Performance Measurement

• Timely execution of the test program
• Respect of QCD objectives
• % of rework of test report
• Involvement
  
  

Responsibilities

Accountable for :

• Defining the most appropriate test methodology, testing means and developing the test operating mode in accordance within the costs time and pass-fail criterion set for the test.
  
  

Responsible for : in agreement with the expected S/Q/C/D/P

• Participating in the realization of the Validation Plan
• Preparing the tests, she/he is responsible for:

• Participating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests (Benches, model…)
• Implementing, verifying (functional), and ensuring compliance (calibration) of the measuring equipment to be ready at the time of the test.
• Preparing the equipment for testing. Validating that the applied configuration and pre-requisite testing allows the testing to proceed.
• Respecting EHS rules notably implementing “LockOut-TagOut” instruction.
• Supervising and/or executing test activities, analysing test results “live” and deciding if test has to be redone or not
• Test results data analysis, writing test reports and sends for Project approval.
• REX capitalisation, in accordance with the Skill Leader process
• Appling ALSTOM CV process
  
  
Contributor to:


• Participate in the Tuning phase with Design Team
• Participate to the Bench recipe
• Support Test Method Team on Routine Test Benches
  
  
Main Required Competences

Educational Requirement

Mandatory

Desirable

Experience

Mandatory

Desirable

Competencies & Skills

• Test execution capability on some of the following domains:
• Traction Systems (on Simulator, Bench and/or Train)
• Power Converters
• Drivers of converter
• Switchgear
• Parts
• Thermal
• Measurement (Tools and process)
• General Knowledge
• IT Tools
• English Language (B2 mini)
• Required electrical habilitation level (french definitions):
  
  

B2V - B2V Essai - BE Essais - BR – BC

H2V - H2V Essais - HE Essais - HC

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.

Job Type: Experienced