Test Manager

Req ID:478611

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 80000 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 Manager in Santa Perpetua de Mogoda (Barcelona) were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your validation expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside young and proactive teammates.

Youll act as Project owner for the comprehensive range of Integration/Tuning and Certification/Validation tests during the test campaign execution. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (engineering commissioning) support the Train Validation Engineer in the optimisation of the validation plan and planning and take in charge the details organization of onsite complex tests campaign during test campaign preparation and much more.

Youll specifically take care of representing the train validation engineer on board the train during validations and certification tests but also being the entry point for all the request of activities on train related to testing and coordinating them.

Well look to you for:

• Organize on a day to day basis the way tests will be carried out.
• Make sure that tests equipment and instrumentation are always operational and available.
• Be the interlocutor on a daily basis of the Railway Test Centre or Public Infrastructure and follows the way various testing phases are organised.
• Also before the test youll ensure that test teams respect safety rules and procedures on board the train prepare the work Authorizations prepare the test implementation (staffing availability of tools calibrated measurement devices and on-board spare parts ...) check that train a/o subsystems are compliant to the last Applicable configuration issued by System Engineer team and arrange with your test centers counter-part the test slot booking.
• During the tests you will condute the tests and carry out the tests to be done by ALSTOM in coordination with the Train Manager (T&C) operationally coordinating all the testing teams and laboratories on board and defining the priorities in case of conflicts between tests activities.
• After the tests youll create the failure reports and youll produce the test book (test events chronology) and daily shift reports.
• During test campaign preparation youll:
  • Lead the Validation activities for the Train level during project execution delagated by the TVE.
  • Define and implement the most appropriate testing methodology and means of testing for complex tests or campaign.
  • Update the Validation Plan and planning.
  • Consolidate the specification of tools and test means (climatic chamber train ...).
  • Tools & means procurement (design purchase reservation).
  • Provide structured REX to feed costing activities and to enrich the CV metier technical repository.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Ideally experience in project management: 1 to 3 years depending on team size multi-metiers or multi-sites team. and project including Customer and external stakeholders Technical Management.
• On field experienced Test or Certification/Validation Technician/ Engineer.
• Structured and organised approach of the job.
• Coordination skills and ability to take decisions.
• Railway and Train system knowledge : at least 2 years.
• Tests organization capability knowledge of planning tools.
• Fluent in english and spanish.
• Required electrical habilitation level.

Things youll 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. Youll also:

• Enjoy stability challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with cutting-edge rolling-stock projects
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our cooperative 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.