Train Performance Engineer

Alstom; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a full-time onsite Train Performance Engineer to lead train system development and validation, interfacing with RAM, Train Validation, ISR/LCC engineers.

You will ensure requirements translation, target reliability, cybersecurity, and certification support, delivering test reports and documentation. The role offers collaboration across functions and countries in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience or understanding of vehicle systems and integration.
• Knowledge of train system technical development and validation.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leading the train system development and validation efforts.
• Ensuring conversion of customer and regulatory requirements into train-level requirements and specifications.
• Being accountable for Train Reliability, Train Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), LCC target achievement, Cybersecurity, and Validation and Engineering contributions to Certification & Authorization.
• Acting as the main technical focal point for the customer regarding train performance topics.
• Collaborating with the RAM engineer to manage reliability activities and report on reliability risk management.
• Partnering with the Train Validation Engineer to ensure verification and validation activities are completed and fulfill requirements.
• Contributing to Certification and Authorization by delivering requested deliverables (such as test reports and train-level documentation).
• Supporting the Certification & Authorization manager on technical topics.
• Driving project team success by ensuring alignment with company objectives on Cost, Quality, and Time through globally standardized practices.
• Working closely with teams across the business, including RAM engineers, Train Validation Engineers, and ISR/LCC engineers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Train systems

Validation & testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's preferred

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 Train Performance Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project leadership expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative, dedicated, and collaborative teammates. You’ll ensure that our project team excels in meeting company objectives on Cost, Quality, and Time through globally standardized practices. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (including RAM engineers, Train Validation Engineers, and ISR/LCC engineers), lead the Train System’s Technical Development & Validation, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Leading the train system development and validation efforts.
• Ensuring conversion of customer and regulatory requirements into train‑level requirements and specifications.
• Being accountable for Train Reliability, Train Logistic Support Analysis (LSA), LCC target achievement, Cybersecurity, and Validation and Engineering contributions to Certification & Authorization.
• Acting as the main technical focal point for the customer regarding train performance topics.
• Collaborating with the RAM engineer to manage reliability activities and report on reliability risk management.
• Partnering with the Train Validation Engineer to ensure verification and validation activities are completed and fulfill requirements.
• Contributing to Certification and Authorization by delivering requested deliverables (such as test reports and train‑level documentation).
• Supporting the Certification & Authorization manager on technical topics.
• Driving project team success by ensuring alignment with company objectives on Cost, Quality, and Time through globally standardized practices.
• Working closely with teams across the business, including RAM engineers, Train Validation Engineers, and ISR/LCC engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field. Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience or understanding of vehicle systems and integration.
• Knowledge of train system technical development and validation.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Adaptability to a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.

Things you’ll enjoy

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• 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.

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.