ATS Testing and Commissioning Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an ATS Testing and Commissioning Engineer to join their project for the Thomson-East Coast MRT line in Singapore. This role involves the design, maintenance, and execution of testing activities for a complex signaling system. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, along with several years of relevant experience in railway signaling and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

International work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in engineering, V&V, T&C or Maintenance for Railway Signaling.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards in signaling systems.
• Good knowledge of English (read, written, spoken).

Responsibilities

• Designing and maintaining Test cases for ATS subsystem.
• Preparations for testing activities of the ATS signaling system.
• Reporting defects and ensuring timely delivery of commissioning reports.

Skills

Flexibility

Decision-making

Team player

Analytical thinking

Customer satisfaction oriented

Multi-cultural teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

SQL

Wireshark

Job description

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ATS Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Date: 28 May 2025

Company: Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

INTRODUCTION

Thomson–East Coast line (TEL) is a medium-capacity Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line in Singapore that is currently under construction, being the sixth line to be built. The line was announced on 15 August 2014 by the Land Transport Authority. The fully underground line is 43 km long and consists of 31 stations, 2 Operation Control Centers (OCC) and 2 Depots, and will be among the world's longest driverless rapid transit lines. The line will open in five stages from 2019 onwards and will be operated by Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT).

Under T252 contract, Alstom will design, supply, install and commission the signaling Urbalis 400 Communications-based train control (CBTC) system and platform screen doors for Thomson Line. TEL is a complex and challenging project for which Alstom as System Wide Contractor (SWC) needs to interface with other 29 SWCs, 35 Civil Works and 5 A/E consultants.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designing/ maintaining/ updating of Test cases for ATS subsystem and other external interfaces with ATS
• Preparation of testing activities of a ATS signaling system
• Efficiency and proactivity during the execution of the T&C tests
• Defect identification and trouble shooting
• Reporting of defects, follow-up on detected issues
• On time delivery of the commissioning report
• To report to ATS Leader on daily/ weekly progress
• Alert the hieratical superiors of any risk identified during the testing activities, and especially alert any hieratical manager (Sub-System Leader, PrCOM, PM, RC TCM, …) if any EHS risk is identified
• Compliance to EHS (Zero Deviation) and Regulatory standards

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Flexibility in terms of working hours (Available to work at night or during weekends)
• Open to challenges and able to handle dynamic work assignments in autonomous manner
• Ability to make decisions / Sense of urgency - Emerging
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Ability to think from end user prospective and build ad-hoc scenario and perform validation
• Rigorous and team player
• Resilience, with an analytic way of thinking in order to solve complex system failures
• Customer satisfaction and results orientated
• Able to communicate in an open and clear manner with various stakeholders
• Ability to use new technologies and tools
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment

EXPERIENCE / SKILL SET

• 3-5 years of experience in engineering, V&V, T&C or Maintenance for Railway Signaling
• Sound knowledge of Windows (2K,Win7), MS office tools
• Knowledge of Linux, XML, SQL, Wireshark is required
• Networking fundamentals of Switch, Router, Firewall is desirable
• Good knowledge of English (read, written, spoken)
• Any other additional language is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Bachelore’s degree in Engineering (preferably electronics or embedded systems) or equivalent experience

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.