Test Laboratory Manager

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 Test Laboratory Manager in Bangalore we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in testing standards, methods, and tools in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and innovative team of professionals.

You'll play a key role in managing our Test Laboratory, ensuring operational excellence and compliance with industry standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with internal teams such as Engineering, Quality, R&D Program Managers, and external stakeholders like service providers, equipment suppliers, and certification bodies. You'll also oversee the development and maintenance of testing methods and tools, manage the laboratory's quality system to achieve and maintain accreditations.

You’ll specifically take care of managing the Test Laboratory's performance, including profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with EHS directives. You’ll also lead the team, foster innovation, and build meaningful partnerships both internally and externally.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring compliance with EHS directives and instructions by the test lab team members
• Managing the Test Laboratory’s P&L, including defining investments and optimizing resources
• Developing and preserving external recognitions such as accreditations (e.g., EN 17025, ISO, IRIS)
• Leading the Test Laboratory team, managing objectives, and fostering professional growth
• Ensuring test lab most relevant contribution to Alstom R&D and Innovation strategy
• Implementing, managing and continuously improving the quality system of the Test Laboratory
• Developing and ensuring the preservation of external recognitions (CAB for 17025 Accreditation, ISO, IRIS) when applicable
• Ensuring the achievement of the tests in accordance with the SQCD commitment, depending on TDS / CDS organization.
• Implementing, managing, and continuously improving the Test Laboratory’s quality system
• Ensuring the independence, integrity, and confidentiality of the laboratory staff
• Building and nurturing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

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:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Electronics domains
• Mastery of testing standards (e.g., EN 17025), methods, tools, and means
• Fluency in English
• 2 to 5 years of experience in team management, depending on team size and scope
• Practical experience in testing phases, with at least 2 years in Railway, Health, Defense, Aeronautical, or Automotive industries
• Electrical habitation level, as required by local legislation and EHS rules
• Strong knowledge of train systems or traction systems (minimum of 2 years of experience in the relevant domain)
• Experience in managing work packages for external customers

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning opportunities
• Progress towards leadership roles or expert positions
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.