Traction Test Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions provider is seeking a professional for Traction Validation/Testing in Coimbatore. Responsibilities include designing and executing validation tests, defining methodologies, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate possesses relevant testing experience and a related degree. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovative transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Capable of executing tests in Traction Systems, Power Converters, and measurement processes.
• Experience with relevant testing methodologies and compliance.
• Must possess electrical habilitation level.

Responsibilities

• Carry out validation tests and prepare reports.
• Define and implement effective testing methodologies.
• Analyze test results and ensure compliance with EHS rules.

Skills

Test execution capability

Traction Systems

Power Converters

IT Tools

English Language (B2 minimum)

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Alstom invites applications for a role in Traction Validation/Testing. 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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Date: 7 Oct 2025

Location: Coimbatore, TN, IN

Company: Alstom

Job title

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Purpose of the job

• Carry out type, validation or investigation tests, and preparing reports
• Define and implement the most appropriate testing methodology and means of testing
• Develop test operating modes and analyses test results

Organisation

Organisation structure

Reports directly to:

• Hierarchical : TrTTL Traction Test Team Leader
• Functional : TrVE Traction Validation Engineer, TrSE Traction System Engineer, TrVSL Traction Validation Skill Leader

Other reporting to:

Direct reports:

Network & Links

Internal

• Internal Interfaces : Site Certification and Validation Manager,
• Traction Validation Engineer,
• Traction Test Laboratory Manager,
• Traction Test Laboratory Engineer & Technician,
• Technical experts

External

• External Interfaces: PrEM, TrSE, Product Manager, Design Team
• Suppliers of parts
• Suppliers of test equipment
• External Test laboratories
• Customer’s representatives
• Sub-contractors

Main responsibilities

• Timely execution of the test program
• Respect of QCD objectives
• % of rework of test report
• Involvement

Responsibilities

Accountable for :

• Defining the most appropriate test methodology, testing means and developing the test operating mode in accordance within the costs time and pass-fail criterion set for the test.

Responsible for : in agreement with the expected S/Q/C/D/P

• Participating in the realization of the Validation Plan
• Preparing the tests, she/he is responsible for:
• Participating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests (Benches, model…)
• Implementing, verifying (functional), and ensuring compliance (calibration) of the measuring equipment to be ready at the time of the test.
• Preparing the equipment for testing. Validating that the applied configuration and pre-requisite testing allows the testing to proceed.
• Respecting EHS rules notably implementing “LockOut-TagOut” instruction.
• Supervising and/or executing test activities, analysing test results “live” and deciding if test has to be redone or not
• Test results data analysis, writing test reports and sends for Project approval.
• REX capitalisation, in accordance with the Skill Leader process
• Applying ALSTOM CV process

Contributor to :

• Participate in the Tuning phase with Design Team
• Participate to the Bench recipe
• Support Test Method Team on Routine Test Benches

Main required competences

Educational Requirement

Mandatory

Experience

Mandatory

• Test execution capability on some of the following domains:
• Traction Systems (on Simulator, Bench and/or Train)
• Power Converters
• Drivers of converter
• Switchgear
• Parts
• Thermal
• Measurement (Tools and process)
• General Knowledge
• IT Tools
• English Language (B2 mini)
• Required electrical habilitation level (french definitions)

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.