Test Bench Engineer

Job description

Alstom

The Railway industry today is characterized by both a strong and sustained growth across the world. The trends that drive this are well known: environmental challenges, population growth, urbanization and increasing demands for mobility.
With 6B€ of Sales and around 30,000 employees based in over 60 countries, Alstom develop & market the most complete range of systems, equipment and services offered today in the railway sector. Today we offer our customers solutions that feature a seamless blend of diverse technologies, ensuring optimal interfaces, along with flexible implementation and real synergy in innovation.

Job Title & Purpose

Job Title

Test Bench Engineer

Purpose of the Job

Carry out tests according to the QCD and Safety requirements

Ensure proper maintenance and configuration of the bench and its equipment

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Structure and Reporting

·  Report Hierarchically to Validation Leader
·  Functional Report to Testing Manager

Key Network & Links  

·  Engineering Department, C&W and Sourcing department

Mission

Objectives  & Performance Measurement

·  100% On time delivery of Test Procedures and Test Reports
·  Clean and well maintained (include configuration follow-up) Bench and tools
·  Full respect of Safety rules and Alstom EHS policy à Zero Tolerance to safety deviation

Responsibilities

·  To carry out tests according to relevant standards (IEC61377 …) and specifications (requirements) for sub-system and components.
·  Ensure the proper configuration of the tests according to validation requirements (test specification).
·  Deliver Test Procedures (with Testing Manager) and Test Reports for all required testing activities
·  Support Project team during validation reviews
·  Support Engineering team for other validation/testing activity when required (test on customer/supplier site …)
·  Contribute to testing process definition and continuous improvement on the test bench
·  To understand and apply the safety related rules for operation in the High Voltage environment
·  Responsible for Safety (his own and those of others) on the test bench
·  Guaranty the application of EHS rules and recommendations.
·  Maintain Log and regular report of testing activities to ensure Return of Experience is shared

Re quirement s

·  Bachelor degree majoring in Electrical Engineering  
·  Minimum 2 years work experience in electric equipment assembly/test industry
·  Railway and Traction knowledge is a plus
·  Fluent English written and spoken communication
·  Good command in MS Office applications

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