Railway Automation Systems Engineer

Alstom; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saudi Arabia invites an experienced Automation Systems Engineer to lead architectures and interfaces for rail automation projects. You will collaborate with Engineering, Cybersecurity, Field Operations and Support Functions to deliver high-quality control-command systems.

You will contribute to FAT tests, support field operations, monitor subcontractors, manage configuration lists, and feed Return of Experience to improve future projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation Systems Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in automation systems, preferably in railway transportation.
• Experience in test and commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical installation (high/medium/low voltage).
• Fluent in English; Arabic and/or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform automation basic engineering activities for projects or programs.
• Define architectures for automation and control-command systems.
• Provide technical and interface specifications for automation systems.
• Ensure technical monitoring of subcontractors for automation programs and cubicles.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests for automation systems.
• Provide technical support to Field Operations teams for design-related issues.
• Participate in the Change & Configuration process, including managing automation configuration lists.
• Contribute to Return of Experience (REX) activities.

Skills

Autonomy

Motivation

Initiative

English fluency

Education

Automation Systems Engineering degree

Job description

Alstom in Saudi Arabia invites an experienced Automation Systems Engineer to lead architectures and interfaces for rail automation projects. You will collaborate with Engineering, Cybersecurity, Field Operations and Support Functions to deliver high-quality control-command systems.

You will contribute to FAT tests, support field operations, monitor subcontractors, manage configuration lists, and feed Return of Experience to improve future projects.