Train Lab Engineer

Req ID:504366 

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-14: TrainLab Engineer

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

They contributes to Train Lab preparation and operation:

• Secure TrainLab readiness : Hardware installation, integration and commissioning.
• Prepares TrainLab 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 TrainLab at each GR.
• Functional Coverage of the TrainLab at each validation campaign (with TVE)
• Delivery On time configuration of the TrainLab
• TrainLab efficiency on test execution: % of time used for test execution > 90%
• TrainLab efficiency on test execution: % of time used for test execution > 90%
• Time to implement 1 new configuration < 2 weeks
• Time to start the Trainlab < 30 minutes

Responsibilities

• 100% compliant with EHS rules (in particular regarding activities performed on TrainLab and TestBench)
• 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 TrainLab: 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 TrainLab 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, TrainLab 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

Mandatory:

• Engineering school
• Master of Science (Engineering, Physical Sciences or others)

Desirable:

• Railway engineering
• Systems engineering

Experience

Mandatory:

• 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 (TestStand, 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​