eTrain Engineer

Alstom; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport technology company in Long Eaton seeks an eTrain Engineer to contribute to Train Lab preparation and operation. You will ensure TrainLab readiness through hardware installation and support test teams. This role involves responsibilities such as compliance with EHS rules, configuration of test means, and direct interaction with testing processes. Candidates should possess troubleshooting skills and a proactive attitude. Flexible working hours may apply, offering various benefits including a competitive reward package.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave

Maternity and adoption pay

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of validation Means (Testbench, simulators…).
• Experience of Hardware Integration, Software coding, Model coding.
• Strong Troubleshooting skills in electric and network.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EHS rules.
• Collect inputs for Test means configurations.
• Support Control Engineers during commissioning activities.
• Compile standard documentation for configuration generation.

Skills

Practical knowledge of validation Means

Practical experience on software integration

Electrical scheme understanding

Experience of Hardware Integration

Strong Troubleshooting skills

Functional validation

Communication skills

Ability to take initiative

Knowledge of validation tools

Job description

The eTrain Engineer contributes to Train Lab preparation and operation by securing TrainLab readiness including Hardware installation, integration and commissioning. They will prepare TrainLab configuration for test execution. They will also support test teams during test execution ensuring availability of the functional test means and execute train level functional test by delegation from Train Validation Engineer (TVE) when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% compliance with EHS rules (in particular regarding activities performed on TrainLab and TestBench)
• Collect the inputs for Test means configurations and analyse their quality
• Define and generate applicable configurations for test means including:
  • Train low-voltage (LV) schematics
  • Train equipment models such as basic or advanced functional models
  • Software in the Loop
  • Environmental Models
  • Hardware in the Loop
  • TCMS software and associated deliverables e.g., Interface Control Documents (ICD)
• Preparation of TrainLab: Subsystem hardware Integrations, Commissioning of uLab and guest cubicles, Network deployment with IS&T
• Generate the configurations for the functional Test means and verify coherence with TCR (Target Configuration Release) and Train Needs
• Perform specific investigations and measurements linked to TrainLab environment and contribute to continuous improvement of tools: LV modelling, equipment modelling, configuration tools
• Support the Test Engineers during test execution which may involve shift work (e.g., three 8-hour shifts) and provide analysis for the anomalies detected during test (Subsystem anomaly, TrainLab limitation, Configuration Issue, etc)
• Support Control Engineers and System Engineers during system commissioning and investigation activities
• Compile & sustain the standard documentation for configuration generation
• Support deployment and monitoring of Test means performance KPI
• Support the test engineer on report creation and Test Problem Reports analysis

Qualifications

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.

• Practical knowledge of validation Means (Testbench, simulators…)
• Practical experience on software integration & validation phases
• Electrical scheme understanding
• Experience of Hardware Integration, Software coding, Model coding
• Strong Troubleshooting skills (electric, network, tools platform)
• Functional validation
• Communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and act proactively when addressing and resolving issues
• Knowledge and experience of various validation tools and methods is highly desirable

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. 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.

Benefits

• 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 dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!