Services Signalling Engineer

Services Signalling Engineer

Date: 10 Jul 2024

Location: Bologna, BO, IT

Company: Alstom

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Purpose of the Job

The Service Signaling Engineer will contribute to the Signaling Service Engineering activities, particularly in the areas of development of digital initiatives and services (Control Room) and ISR (Integrated Service Readiness) activities, which are preparatory to guarantee the correct maintenance of a signaling system.

Position

Organisation Structure

Reports to Services Signalling Engineering Manager

Mission

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

In relation to the development of Digital Services, the person will:

• Contribute pro-actively to the development of the Control Room, guaranteeing its correct functioning and identifying possible areas for improvement.
• Define the Software developments of the Control Room by means of “agile” specifications.
• Improve the internal technical assistance process through the proposal of new digital services (improvement of call recording, management of documentation and reporting).
• Define proposals for digital services related to signaling maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the maintenance and configuration of the Control Room and digital services.
• Prepare documentation necessary for the use and maintenance of the Control Room and digital services.
• Contribute to the definition of the Control Room and Digital Services roadmap with the Service Signaling Engineering Manager.

In relation to ISR activities, the person will:

• Review and define areas for improvement in the maintenance manuals provided by D&IS.
• Define maintenance plans based on the maintenance manuals provided by D&IS.
• Contribute to the construction of the LCC related to the maintenance of signaling systems.
• Define management plans for Obsolescence.
• Propose roadmaps for updating the signaling systems in terms of Baseline.
• Define training plans for internal staff and the customer's staff.
• Contribute to the definition of the RAM data collection process.

Additional activities may include:

• Continuous improvement through the adoption of digital processes and services.
• Participation in tenders by analyzing technical requirements and drafting related technical documentation.
• Participation in D&IS DFQ cycles for the definition of the Maintainability requirements of the signaling systems.
• Proposals for improvement of tools and diagnostic tools developed by D&IS.
• Contribute to the management of obsolescence in charge of the Service structure.

Candidate Requirements

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronic – IT – Telecommunications); MSC in Engineering is a plus.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Leadership
• Precision and pragmatism
• Result and customer orientation
• Good organizational skills
• Good predisposition to teamwork
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of RAM
• Knowledge of digital services and web applications
• Knowledge of databases
• Good knowledge of Windows operating systems and the office package
• Predisposition for continuous learning and updating on the digital world

The knowledge of the following topics will be considered a plus:

• Cloud computing
• Data mining, big data, and machine learning
• Cybersecurity
• Obsolescence management
• Knowledge of the Railway industry
• Knowledge of Signalling System
• Experience in the maintenance of complex systems

Experience

Previous experience (2+ years) in the development of Hardware and/or Software Electronic Systems and Solutions or in Engineering activities will be considered a plus.

An agile, inclusive, and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn, and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential while valuing and respecting them as individuals.