Rail Electrical Technician - Diagnostics and Repair

Alstom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Flexible working

Job summary

Alstom in Morden (On-Site) is seeking an experienced engineer to apply electrical/electronic expertise for reliability and performance of modern Electric Multiple Units. You will diagnose faults, repair electronics, and work with depot and central teams to validate maintenance instructions and schedules.

The role emphasizes fault finding on power systems, testing, and training others, with 4 on 4 off shifts and a permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience or understanding of fault finding and diagnosing issues on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of AC and DC motors, inverters, compressors, air systems, and 3-phase, single-phase, and DC power systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools, computer-based systems, and IT skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and other stakeholders.
• Practical experience in testing, commissioning, and functional validation of train-borne systems.
• Ability to investigate and resolve intermittent faults on vehicles, both on depot and in service.
• Resilience and adaptability to work in dynamic environments, including depots, train care points, and outstations.

Responsibilities

• Providing diagnostic and repairs on electronics such as power supplies, rectifying circuits, and battery charging circuits to board level.
• Utilising extensive knowledge of three-phase, single-phase, and DC power systems and control systems.
• Positioning fault data into a shared drive facility for effective communication and analysis.
• Carrying out fault finding and investigating intermittent faults on vehicles either on depot or in service.
• Conducting testing and re-commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures.
• Assisting in component change-outs and failure reporting for central systems support and reliability growth teams.
• Supporting skills development within depots and train care points to foster continuous learning and improvement.
• Providing on-train fault diagnosis and rectification for units in service to ensure operational efficiency.
• Investigating technical problems as instructed by the central systems support team to drive problem resolution.
• Gathering required data downloads on critical performance systems at all Train Care Centers (TCCs).

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical knowledge

Diagnostics

Testing & commissioning

Intermittent fault analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Data gathering

Depot experience

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Alstom in Morden (On-Site) is seeking an experienced engineer to apply electrical/electronic expertise for reliability and performance of modern Electric Multiple Units. You will diagnose faults, repair electronics, and work with depot and central teams to validate maintenance instructions and schedules.

The role emphasizes fault finding on power systems, testing, and training others, with 4 on 4 off shifts and a permanent appointment.