Control Engineer/Software Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Location: Mannheim, DE

Company: Alstom

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, 84,700 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Software Development Engineer in Mannheim we’re looking for?

Your future role:

Take on a new challenge and apply your software and control system expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Dung TRAN (Software and Control TCIS Domain Leader), and work alongside passionate, motivated and dedicated teammates. No two days are the same, but day-to-day, you will work closely with teams across the company to maintain and develop Train Control System for our current and future Traxx Locomotives generation and much more. You’ll specifically take care of Traxx Locomotives TCMS Software, but also contribute to other train control related projects and in continuous improvement of our way of working, processes and tools.

We’ll look to you for:

1. Contribute to concepts, design and requirements of train control functionality
2. Contribute to TCMS architecture and design
3. Responsible to derive software design, requirements
4. Responsible to implement changes and new functionality
5. Responsible to evaluate problem reports from different sources like field testing on vehicle or laboratory tests.
6. Occasionally supporting on vehicle during train integration, testing or validation

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:

1. Relevant degree or work experience is a must
2. Hands-on experience in design & development software (EN-IEC 61131)
3. Knowledge of EN 50657, EN 50716, EN 50128 and EN50129
4. Experience in electrical and schematic design activities is valuable
5. Knowledge of network technologies is beneficial (MVB, CAN, IPTCOM, TRDP)
6. Fluent in English and German
7. Team spirit and willingness to cooperate
8. Commitment and initiative

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:

1. Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
2. Work with latest railway industry standards for safe train control systems and software
3. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
4. Contribute to innovative projects
5. Utilise our hybrid working environment
6. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
7. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
8. Progress towards technical expert role in TC community and also opportunity for transverse development
9. 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!

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.