Test & Validation Engineer
hace 5 días
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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.\n\n Req ID:(phone number removed)\n\nLocation: Derby\nAppointment Basis: Permanent\nApply by: 13/04/25\nSalary £55,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits \n\nAt 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.\n\nOverview:\n\nTake on a new challenge and apply your testing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. The role will be to manage all aspects of testing Signalling & TCMS software. Defining the most appropriate test methodology, testing means and developing the test operating mode in accordance with the costs, time and pass-fail criterion set for the test. Executing tests and providing reports.\n\nWe’ll look to you for:\n\nFor Tests:\n\nPreparing the tests, they are responsible for: \nParticipating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests \nImplementing, verifying (functional), and ensuring compliance (calibration) of the measuring equipment to be ready at the time of the test. \nPreparing the equipment for testing. Validating that the applied configuration and prerequisite testing allows the testing to proceed. \nRespecting EHS rules notably implementing LockOut TagOut instruction. \nSupervising and/or executing test activities, analysing test results “live” and deciding if test must be redone or not. \nTest results data analysis, writing static and dynamic test reports. \n\nFor Validation:\n\nExecuting activities given by the Validation and Test Lead \nUpdating the Validation Plan if needed \nConsolidating the specification of tools and test means (climatic chamber, train, ...) \nTools & means procurement (design, purchase, reservation,) \nWriting Train System test procedures \nEnsuring the timely issuing of the Validation proves (including proves of lower-level systems and components) and consolidates Validation files. \nProviding structured REX to feed costing activities, and to enrich the CV metier technical repository. \n\nAll about you\n\nWe 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: \n\nMandatory: \n\nEngineering degree or equivalent experience. \nPrevious experience working within a system engineering process environment. \nValidation testing on Rolling Stock Signalling systems including ETCS, CBTC and TPWS. \nPrevious experience working on Aventra & Crossrail platform. Desirable:\n\nExperience of TCMS validation testing on Aventra platform or Crossrail. \nKnowledge in reading and understanding software schematics. \nExperience in reading and understanding train control wiring schematics. \nCompetent using fault finding techniques. Competencies & Skills \n\nIT Skills \nSystem Engineering processes and procedures \nTesting and Validation of safety critical systems \nGood report writing and verbal communications. \n\nThings you’ll enjoy.\n\nJoin 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:\n\nEnjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. \nWorking on a wide variety of legacy fleets and electrical systems \nCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. \nContribute to innovative projects. \nUtilise our agile working environment. \nSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. \nBenefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning \nProgress towards senior design engineer or engineering manager \nBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical, free on-site parking, canteen). \n\nProfile:\n\nOverview:\n\nTake on a new challenge and apply your testing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. The role will be to manage all aspects of testing Signalling & TCMS software. Defining the most appropriate test methodology, testing means and developing the test operating mode in accordance with the costs, time and pass-fail criterion set for the test. Executing tests and providing reports.\n\nWe’ll look to you for:\n\nFor Tests:\n\nPreparing the tests, they are responsible for: \nParticipating in the design and the development of the tools necessary for performing the tests \nImplementing, verifying (functional), and ensuring compliance (calibration) of the measuring equipment to be ready at the time of the test. \nPreparing the equipment for testing. Validating that the applied configuration and prerequisite testing allows the testing to proceed. \nRespecting EHS rules notably implementing LockOut TagOut instruction. \nSupervising and/or executing test activities, analysing test results “live” and deciding if test must be redone or not. \nTest results data analysis, writing static and dynamic test reports. \n\nFor Validation:\n\nExecuting activities given by the Validation and Test Lead \nUpdating the Validation Plan if needed \nConsolidating the specification of tools and test means (climatic chamber, train, ...) \nTools & means procurement (design, purchase, reservation,) \nWriting Train System test procedures \nEnsuring the timely issuing of the Validation proves (including proves of lower-level systems and components) and consolidates Validation files. \nProviding structured REX to feed costing activities, and to enrich the CV metier technical repository. \n\nAll about you\n\nWe 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: \n\nMandatory: \n\nEngineering degree or equivalent experience. \nPrevious experience working within a system engineering process environment. \nValidation testing on Rolling Stock Signalling systems including ETCS, CBTC and TPWS. \nPrevious experience working on Aventra & Crossrail platform. Desirable:\n\nExperience of TCMS validation testing on Aventra platform or Crossrail. \nKnowledge in reading and understanding software schematics. \nExperience in reading and understanding train control wiring schematics. \nCompetent using fault finding techniques. Competencies & Skills \n\nIT Skills \nSystem Engineering processes and procedures \nTesting and Validation of safety critical systems \nGood report writing and verbal communications. \n\nThings you’ll enjoy.\n\nJoin 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:\n\nEnjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. \nWorking on a wide variety of legacy fleets and electrical systems \nCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. \nContribute to innovative projects. \nUtilise our agile working environment. \nSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. \nBenefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning \nProgress towards senior design engineer or engineering manager \nBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that