PI Field Engineer

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a full-time onsite PI Field Engineer. You will define and deliver testing procedures, optimize SOPs, and work with engineering, site teams, and validation groups to meet customer acceptance criteria.

This role emphasizes safety, quality and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic rail technology environment. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in testing & commissioning of electrical, control, and onboard networks, plus strong English communication and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of testing & commissioning experience in electrical, control, and onboard networks.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and network systems.
• Fluent English communication.
• Lean approach for Industrialization.
• Result-driven mindset.
• Ability to foster communications between multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver testing and commissioning procedures, tools, and facilities.
• Support SOP development and optimization across projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, site, logistics, warranty, and validation teams.
• Manage the development and supply of test procedures and facilities.
• Ensure test procedures and tool configurations are maintained through the project lifecycle.
• Implement and share lessons learned from testing phases (REX).
• Promote safety, EHS, and quality on the shop floor.

Skills

Engineering degree

Testing & commissioning

Electrical systems

EHS familiarity

Fluent English

Lean industrialization

Stakeholder communication

Results driven

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

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.

Could you be the full-time onsite PI Field Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

\"Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll play a key role in defining and delivering Testing and Commissioning procedures, tools, and facilities to meet customer acceptance criteria, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (engineering project team, site industrial, warranty implementation, logistics, and validation teams), support the Testing & Commissioning Operations team in implementing procedures, and continuously optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)-and much more.\"

We'll look to you for:

• Clear and exhaustive understanding of the Customer Acceptance Criteria.,
• Managing the development and supply of test procedures, facilities, and tools for RS sites and depots.,
• Ensuring that test procedures and tools configuration are managed during the project lifecycle.,
• Defining Standard Operating Procedures with reference time and monitoring deviations.,
• Continuously optimizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).,
• Implementing Return of Experience (REX) from the Test & Commissioning phase of the project.,
• Ensuring interface and fostering collaboration with engineering project teams, Site Industrial, Warranty Implementation teams, Site Logistics, Industrial Support to Warranty teams, Quality, and Site Validation teams.,
• Supporting the Testing & Commissioning (T&C) Operations team in implementing and executing Testing Procedures.,
• Implementing and deploying methods, tools, and best practices identified at the group level.,
• Participating in EHS activities on the shop floor.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent. ,
• Experience or understanding of Testing & Commissioning of Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways, or factory automation (minimum 2-3 years). ,
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and network systems. ,
• Familiarity with high-risk activities related to electrical work and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) requirements. ,
• Fluent communication skills in English. ,
• Understanding of Lean approach for Industrialization. ,
• Result-driven mindset. ,
• Ability to foster communications between multiple stakeholders (e.g., product engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial functions).

Things you'll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

• 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,
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor in a multi-cultural environment, fostering innovation, problem-solving, and effective decision-making in complex scenarios

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.

Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh

Job Segment: Supply, Operations