Control Engineer Leader (Hybrid)

Alstom; Piemonte; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Italy seeks a Train Control Engineer to perform control engineering activities from architecture to detailed specification, interfacing with the System Engineer and Train Control project teams. You will deliver Functional Specifications, Electrical Schematics, and Software Specifications in line with engineering quality targets.

The role requires hands-on design experience in electrical/electro-mechanical/automation domains, familiarity with IEC61131-3 and MATLAB/Simulink, and the

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master of engineering.
• 4–5 years of experience in electrical, electro-mechanical or automation engineering.
• Experience with train control or related domains.

Responsibilities

• Perform control engineering for architecture to detailed specification, interface and Functional Principle Schemes.
• Implement development practices as defined in TrainControl plans.
• Formulate Low voltage and SW control design solutions meeting customer needs.
• Deliver all Train Control outputs including Functional Specifications and Electrical Schematics.
• Prepare Interface Control Documents for subsystems.
• Handle Change Requests related to its function.
• Support standardization and reuse of previous function references.
• Assist Supplier interface tests and Train Control verification tests.
• Provide support during train integration and validation.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing on its domain.

Skills

Control engineering

Electrical design

Automation engineering

Model-based development

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineer degree or Master of engineering

Tools

IEC61131-3

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

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Date: 21 Sept 2026

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

This position follows a hybrid working model, combining remote work and on-site presence.

By delegation of TCE, perform control engineering activities for one or several functions from architecture to detailed specification, interface and Pure Principle Scheme or Logical Diagram LD3.

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Reporting

Hierarchical : Hierarchical : Train Control & Information Solution Leader (TC&IS System & Command Leader)

Functional : Train Control engineer (TCE)

Network & Links

• System Engineer (SE) and/or Train Performance Manager (TPM)


• Train Control project team


• Schematic & Apparatus team


• RAMS, SLI, Quality


• Certification & Validation

Missions

• Quality of their delivery (included sub-contractor delivery) :


• Functional Change Request “defects” number raised < 75% x (Functional Change Request number raised on previous project)


• Respect of the delivery planning () :


• Level of application of standard Methodologies and Processes :100%

Responsibilities

• Performing control engineering activities for one or several functions from architecture to detailed specification, interface and Functional Principle Schemes, in collaboration with the System Engineer..


• Implement the development practices and rules as defined in the TrainControl support plans.


• For its function formulating a Low voltage and SW control design solution that fulfils the specified customer


• Deliver all Train Control Engineering outputs including Functional Specifications with man machine interfaces, Electrical Functional Schemes and Software Specifications, in compliance with the Engineering Quality Cost Delay commitments.


• Deliver Interface Control Document (ICD) for sub system participating in its function


• Treatment of Change Request (CR) related to its function.


• Ensuring standardization and maximize the carry over or reference function with previous project


• Provide support for Supplier interface test or Train Control verification tests on PC or TCMS Test Bench


• Provide support during train integration, upon request.


• Provide support during train validation, upon request.


• Contribute to the return of experiences on their domain/EDU (Software, Schematic, Apparatus)

Educational

Engineer degree or Master of engineering from University or Engineer school

Experience

• Rolling stock functional engineer experiences on its functions


• Experience in electrical and schematic design activity


• Experience in electrical or electro-mechanical or automation (Programmable Logic Controller) engineering with minimum of 4-5 years’ experience.


• Validation and Verification Test Engineer or


• Hands-on experience in design & development in developing in IEC61131-3 software or using model based development tools like Matlab / Simulink, Control Build etc

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.