Train Lab Engineer

Req

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

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Job Title  (Job Code):

EN-   VR   
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Train Lab Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
They contributes to Train Lab preparation and operation:

Secure Train Lab readiness :
Hardware installation, integration and commissioning.

Prepares Train Lab configuration for test execution.

Supports test teams during test execution insuring availability of the functional test means..

Execute train level functional test by delegation from TVE when applicable

Scope is extended to other functional test means:
Co-simulation computers and TCMS Testbench

ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
Region / Site / Engineering / Validation team

Reports directly to:
Hierarchical:
Trainlab Manager

Other reporting to:
Train Validation Engineer and Validation & Technical Leader from Train Control for Cosimulation computers and TCMS Testbench

Direct reports:
None

Network & Links
Internal

Train Validation Engineer & Test technicians

Train System Engineer & System Engineers (SE)

Train Control Engineer & Control Engineers

Schematics & Apparatus Leader (S&AL)

Project Test & Commissioning Manager (PrTCM)

Project V&V Leader in VBN.

External

Suppliers

Customer

Assessors

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Performance Measurement/KPI’s

Measure the maturity and the readiness of the Train Lab at each GR.

Functional Coverage of the Train Lab at each validation campaign (with TVE)

Delivery On time configuration of the Train Lab

Train Lab efficiency on test execution: % of time used for test execution > 90%

Train Lab efficiency on test execution: % of time used for test execution > 90%

Time to implement 1 new configuration  Time to start the Trainlab
Responsibilities

100% compliant with EHS rules (in particular regarding activities performed on Train Lab and Test Bench)

Collect the inputs for Test means configurations and analyse their quality

Test means applicable configuration definition

Train LV schematics

Train equipment models :

Basic functional models (from TC)

Software in the Loop + Environmental Models

Hardware in the Loop

TCMS software and associated deliverables (ICD)

Development of environmental models

Preparation of Train Lab:
Subsystem hardware Integrations, Commissioning of uLab and guest cubicles, Network deployment with IS&T.

Generate the configurations for the functional Test means and verify coherence with TCR (Target Configuration Release) and Train Needs.

Perform specific investigations and measurements linked to Train Lab environment and contribute to continuous improvement of tools: LV modeling, equipment modeling, configuration tools

Support the TE during test execution (might be 3
* 8 work) and provide analysis for the anomalies detected during test (Subsystem anomaly, Train Lab limitation, Configuration Issue, etc).

Execute train level functional test by delegation from TVE when applicable

Support CE and SE during system commissioning and investigation activities.

Compile & sustain the standard documentation for configuration generation

Support deployment and animation of Test means performance KPI

Support the test engineer on report creation and TPRs analysis.

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Educational Requirements

Engineering school

Master of Science (Engineering, Physical Sciences or others)

Desirable:

Railway engineering

Systems engineering

Experience

Practical knowledge of validation Means (Testbench, simulators…)

Practical experience on software integration & validation phases (minimum of 2 years’ experience in Railway or Health, Defence, Aeronautical, Automotive domains).

Desirable:

Practical knowledge of validation methods (boundary tests, equivalent class tests…)

Practical knowledge of validation tools (Test Stand, model-based testing tools…)

Competencies & Skills

Electrical scheme understanding

Hardware Integration

Software coding

Model coding

Troubleshooting (electric, network, tools platform)

Functional validation

Communication

Autonomous

Rigorous

Fluent English

Teamwork

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.

Job Type: Graduate Job

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