Tram Systems Lead Technician: Reliability & Troubleshooting

ALSTOM Gruppe; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Maidstone, VIC, Australia, is seeking a Lead Technician to support the next generation G Class Trams. You will lead testing and fault-finding across tram subsystems, analyse faults, and implement baseline software modifications to improve reliability.

The role is on-site 5 days a week, working closely with the Project PI Manager to ensure safe, efficient tram operation. The position requires hands-on problem-solving, strong diagnostic skills, and collaboration with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding across electrical, software or rolling stock systems.
• Strong skills in electrical schematics, diagnostics, log analysis and technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Executing testing activities across tram subsystems, including functional, integration, regression, type and routine testing.
• Troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical and software faults to maintain fleet performance and reliability.
• Analyzing test results, fault logs and operational data to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement.
• Driving reliability initiatives through RCA, FRACAS investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Utilising specialist diagnostic tools and train software to monitor performance, investigate failures and generate insights.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver timely solutions and exceptional customer outcomes.
• Promoting a strong safety culture while building trusted, long-term relationships with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Testing & fault-finding

Electrical schematics

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-focused safety

VIC Electrical license

Job description

Alstom in Maidstone, VIC, Australia, is seeking a Lead Technician to support the next generation G Class Trams. You will lead testing and fault-finding across tram subsystems, analyse faults, and implement baseline software modifications to improve reliability.

The role is on-site 5 days a week, working closely with the Project PI Manager to ensure safe, efficient tram operation. The position requires hands-on problem-solving, strong diagnostic skills, and collaboration with cross-functional