Test Engineer

Alstom; Sesto San Giovanni; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom seeks a dedicated test professional in Lombardy to perform and optimize testing across system components. You will define methodologies, prepare instrumentation, and analyze results to ensure robust validation of train-related technologies.

You will also document outcomes and maintain safety and calibration standards. The role emphasizes hands-on testing execution, development of testing tools when needed, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable test readiness and

Qualifications

• Tests type, validation or investigation; reporting.
• Defines and implements testing methodologies and means.
• Develops test operating modes and analyzes results.
• Prepares and secures test installations and prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Define appropriate test methodology and testing means considering cost, time and pass/fail criteria.
• Prepare instrumentation and setups (HW, SW) for tests as needed.
• Execute and set up tests; design and develop tools for testing.
• Verify and calibrate measuring equipment to be ready for testing.
• Prepare equipment configurations to allow testing to proceed.
• Ensure compliance with EHS rules, notably LockOut-TagOut.
• Analyze live test results and decide if retesting is required.
• Write static and dynamic test reports and open test problem reports.

Job description

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 86 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the job

• They carries out type, validation, or investigation tests, and preparing reports
• They defines and implements the most appropriate testing methodology and means of testing
• They develops test operating modes and analyses test results
• They prepare/secure test installations and pre requisites

Accountable for:

• Defining the most appropriate test methodology, testing means and developing the test operating mode in accordance with the costs time and pass-fail criterion set for the test.
• Depending on the test environment, they prepare instrumentation and setups (HW, SW) for the test

Responsible for:

• Preparing the execution and necessary setup of the tests thy are responsible for
• Participating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests
• 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 prerequisite testing allows the testing to proceed
• Respecting EHS rules notably implementing LockOut-TagOut instruction
• Supervising and/or executing test activities, analyzing test results “live” and deciding if test must be redone or not
• Test results data analysis, writing static and dynamic test reports and opening test problem reports
• Preparing and supporting the configuration readiness for the functional test means when applicable

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.