• Job Description

  Req#: 445168

  Req ID:445168

  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.

  Appointment Basis: 6 months Fixed Term Contract

  Location: Derby, Oxley or Widnes

  Could you be the Services Electrical Systems Engineer in Derby, Oxley or Widnes we’re looking for?

  Your future role

  Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical systems expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Sean Ring (Electrical System Manager, Manchester) and work alongside passionate and dedicated teammates.

  You'll will support existing fleets with requests that come from the Depots, vehicle owners and operators.

  This will include new or upgraded vehicle systems and issues that arise from Obsolescence or Reliability.

  The role will be to specify one or more train functions, and associated sub-system(s) at train level and lead technically the engineering studies to reach the required performances at train level. Including the generation of Modifications/Requests for Trial/Risk Assessments and Feasibility Studies and then support implementation on the vehicles on site.

  We’ll look to you for:

  • Specifying one or more train functions, and associated sub-system(s) at train level and
  • Lead technically the engineering studies to reach the required performances at train level, including the generation of Modifications/Requests for Trial/Risk Assessments and Feasibility Studies
  • Support implementation on the vehicles on site.
  • List of typical vehicle Sub-Systems are:
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Passenger Information Systems / Seat Reservation / WiFi
  • Door Control
  • Lighting
  • Vehicle Couplers
  • Traction/Auxiliary Systems and Battery Charging
  • Braking Systems
  • Control / Monitoring / Diagnostic systems

  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:

  • Engineering Degree or equivalent

  • Significant experience in Railway Rolling Stock engineering

  • Advanced/business fluent level of English

  On a more personal level, you will also need to be:

  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn
  • Able to work independently
  • A strong team player, with effective interpersonal 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:

  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
  • Contribute to innovative projects
  • Utilise our agile working environment
  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
  • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
  • Progress towards Engineering lead, PrEM (Project Engineering Management) or Design Authority Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, + anything specific to the site e.g. free on-site parking, canteen etc).

  
  

  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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

  At Alstom we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexible start and finish times, job sharing, or compressed hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.

  Alstom U.K. 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. We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief.

  As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification: if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

• About the company

  Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.

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