Electrical Engineer

Alstom; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Collaborative teamwork

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a full-time hybrid Electrical Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, to apply your electrical engineering expertise and work collaboratively on innovative solutions.

You will develop test equipment and software for Propulsion and Train Control Management Systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in railway systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

This role offers unique opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Equipment design including developing test software and hardware.
• Knowledge of high power and high voltage testing.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Applying test principles including testability and coverage.
• Designing and maintaining test tools and programming in LabVIEW or C.
• Crunching and analyzing data from test results.

Skills

Test Equipment design

High power testing

Programming in LabVIEW or C

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Cable modelling software

Product lifecycle management tools

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

Your future role

We are looking for a full‑time hybrid Electrical Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US (Pittsburgh area). You will apply your electrical engineering expertise in a cutting‑edge field, working alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You will play a pivotal role in developing test equipment and software used for maintaining Propulsion and Train Control Management System electronics, contributing to the efficiency and safety of railway systems. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business—mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, assemblers, purchasing, and quality assurance—to ensure the application of testing standards during product development, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Applying test principles and methods, including testability, test coverage, and test tool capacity.
• Gaining full technical understanding of the work assigned, including electronics domain analysis, troubleshooting, and component evaluation.
• Designing and maintaining test tools and means such as In‑Circuit, JTAG, functional test benches, and programming in LabVIEW or C.
• Developing and maintaining test bench structures, ensuring effective debugging and troubleshooting.
• Applying safety principles with high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) equipment.
• Crunching and analyzing data from test results to drive improvements.
• Supporting tender quotations for bench test projects.
• Guaranteeing the application of testing standards (DFT rules, standard test platform usage, maintenance rules) during product development to optimize productivity and test coverage.
• Defining software, hardware, and mechanical architecture for automated test benches in compliance with EHS Alstom and external standards.
• Developing new test rules and repair requirements to enhance productivity and test coverage.

All about you

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test Equipment design, including developing test software and hardware for electronics systems - mandatory requirement.
• Knowledge of high power and high voltage testing, PCB‑level testing, and test principles such as testability, test coverage, and test validation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel and Word), cable modelling software, simulation software, and product lifecycle management tools.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams and providing customer training.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as LabVIEW or C for test software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug test benches, electronic modules, and components.
• Knowledge of safety principles for working with high‑voltage and low‑voltage equipment.
• Project management skills to manage tasks and meet project schedules.
• Willingness to travel (less than 10%) to support project deployment and customer site activities.

Things you'll enjoy

• Work with cutting‑edge technologies and innovative solutions in the railway systems domain.
• Collaborate with transversal teams and helpful colleagues.
• Progress towards becoming a leader in the development of advanced test equipment and software for propulsion and train control systems.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award‑winning learning.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.