Lead Technician, Tram Systems Reliability & Testing

Alstom; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (18 wks)

Extra annual leave (+3 wks)

Flexible holidays

ME day

EAP & Wellbeing

Family car discounts

Medical insurance discount

Salary continuance

Job summary

Alstom in Maidstone, VIC is seeking a Lead Technician to support the next generation G Class Trams. Based on site five days a week, you will test subsystems, troubleshoot faults and analyse results to improve reliability.

You will work with cross-functional teams, implement baseline software changes, and promote a strong safety culture while keeping fleets performing at peak levels for customers across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding across electrical, software or rolling stock systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• A customer-focused, safety-first mindset with flexibility to work.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing activities across tram subsystems, including functional, integration, regression, type and routine testing.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical and software faults to maintain fleet performance and reliability.
• Analyse test results, fault logs and operational data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Drive reliability initiatives through RCA, FRACAS investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Utilise specialist diagnostic tools and train software to monitor performance, investigate failures and generate insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely solutions and exceptional customer outcomes.

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Fault-finding

Electrical diagnostics

Log analysis

Communication

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Train software

Job description

Alstom in Maidstone, VIC is seeking a Lead Technician to support the next generation G Class Trams. Based on site five days a week, you will test subsystems, troubleshoot faults and analyse results to improve reliability.

You will work with cross-functional teams, implement baseline software changes, and promote a strong safety culture while keeping fleets performing at peak levels for customers across Australia.