Schematics & Apparatus Engineer

Alstom; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation firm in Long Eaton seeks a Schematics and Apparatus Engineer to design electrical architecture for trains. Responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of electrical specifications, managing configurations, and improving project outcomes based on previous experiences. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in electrical engineering, E3 tool experience, and exceptional communication skills. Enjoy competitive benefits and the possibility of a long-term career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Car or car allowance

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical and/or electrotechnical engineering is required.
• Familiarity with train systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in an international, multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of electrical deliverables for each project baseline.
• Manage the configuration of deliverables.
• Administer S&A QCD activities and sub-contracting management.
• Implement continuous improvement from previous projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

E3 tool experience

Electrical CAD experience

Good communication skills

Customer focus

Structured and organized

Fluent in English

Tools

E3

Electrical CAD

Job description

As a Schematics and Apparatus Engineer (S&A), you will be responsible for designing the train's electrical architecture, including cubicle layouts and wiring routes. You will specify electrical apparatus in line with the Preferred Parts List and project requirements, ensuring compliance and functionality. Additionally, you will also be responsible for producing pure principle schemes (PPS) and detailed apparatus specifications to support accurate implementation throughout the project lifecycle. We’ll look to you for:

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of the complete electrical case or a set of electrical deliverables for each baseline, providing the right product at the right time to the project, including: Apparatus specification, Connector coding specification, Cubical specification, PPS, Solution principle scheme (SPS), Cable principle scheme (CPS), Routing, Wiring list, Harness case & calculation, Electrical architecture at train level.
• Managing the configuration of deliverables.
• Managing the S&A QCD of activities, sub‑contracting management (inputs/outcomes management).
• Continuous improvement or Return on Experience (RoE) management from previous projects.

Qualifications

• Electrical and/or electrotechnical engineering knowledge is required for the role.
• Experience in using E3 tool is required.
• Electrical CAD experience.
• Train system knowledge is highly desirable.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focus.
• Structured and organized with a hands‑on approach.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to work in an international, multi‑site, and matrix organisation structure.

About 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, 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.

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!

Benefits and Perks

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• The role offers car or car allowance.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilize 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.