Rail Systems Field Engineer: Drive Reliability & Innovation

Alstom; Newark (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Field Service Engineer to design and implement advanced rail solutions from our Newark office. You will own complex projects, drive maintenance strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, safety, and mentoring junior engineers, with a focus on delivering reliable rail systems and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in field service or rail systems maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems with familiarity to rail industry standards.
• Strong focus on safety, asset management and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills for professional and team management roles.

Responsibilities

• Drive scalable maintenance strategies to optimize fleet performance and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless service integration and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure reliability through diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to technical issues.
• Champion innovation by adopting new technologies and improving service methodologies.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Asset management

Technical documentation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related Engineering field

Job description

Alstom is seeking a Field Service Engineer to design and implement advanced rail solutions from our Newark office. You will own complex projects, drive maintenance strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, safety, and mentoring junior engineers, with a focus on delivering reliable rail systems and customer satisfaction.