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Type of contract: Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE). To learn more about the VIE program and the eligibility requirements, please, click here
Could you be the VIE – Testing & Commisionning Engineer we’re looking for?
Your future role
As a VIE based on the train testing depot you will participate in the testing phase of ICNG project to ensure successful service & interact with local operational team. You will be incorporated into the System Engineering team for functional systems (Doors, Heating Ventilation AC, Passenger Information, Driver’s Desk…), in order to :
- Carry out the test of trains in accordance with the testing procedure and as per the delivery schedule
- Understand and report critical issues that may affect the reliability growth
- Support the Alstom products performance by detecting and solving critical issues to meet the expected reliability target.
- As an international team a very good level of English (written and spoken) is requested.
We’ll look to you for:
Testing & Commissionning:
- Understand in detail the Acceptance Criteria of the customer for the Project/Product.
- Respect with rigor the test procedures.
- Ensure that all Serial Test Procedures are covered and the completion of test reports
- Manage the repair of failures as soon as they appear.
- Trace with precision and rigor each failure.
- In case of unsolved deviations, escalate to the EPU Test Manager.
- Propose improvement of the process.
- Work in a team spirit and transparency with its shift and the other shift.
- Ensure Interface and perfect working relationship with: Test Engineering Technician, Industrial Quality.
- Escalate any non-up-to-date testing tools.
- Should be aware of their KPI’s and performance on the respective KPI’s.
Responsibilities Reliability / Availability / Maintenability
- Understand in detail the Acceptance Criteria of the reliability at train level and system level for the Project/Product.
- Supporting the other stakeholders (design, industrial, sourcing, validation etc..) in the definition of appropriate measures to meet the reliability actions.
- Define issues responsibility, failure mode and possible rootcause, via data analysis from Alstom monitoring system (HealthHub) and via logs from subsystem. Detect patterns and occurrences that have critical impact on reliability.
- Contribute to the analysis of issues identified on the field (8D) having a significant impact on the product Reliability performance, and support the outcome of their resolution
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:
- Minimum license degree in engineering or equivalent (scholarship in Railway Industry is a plus)
- 1-2 years’ experience in industrial activities related to electrical, control, onboard communications, or network systems
- Knowledge of IT tools and smart devices
- Familiarity with high-risk activities associated with electrical work and EHS requirements
- Good technical level in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and network domains
- Result-driven mindset with problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in programming (AI, Python, VBS, Excel, Power-Bi) is highly appreciated
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Fluent in English
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:
- Work with new security standards for rail signalling
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
- Contribute to innovative projects
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.
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