Control Engineer

Req ID: 486220

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 8th July

Salary Benefits: CIRCA 58000

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.

Alstom is the UK & Irelands leading supplier of new trains and train services and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure have built or are building just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market from innovative high-speed rolling stock metros and trams to maintenance modernisation infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your testing expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll report to the Control Engineering Team Leader and work alongside other members of the Services Central Engineering team. The role will encompass developing the future capabilities ongoing support and the optimisation of reliability and operating cost within the context of the Train Control domain of fleets of modern rolling stock.

Well look to you for:

• Ensuring proper management traceability and specification of Functional Change Requests aimed at optimising maintenance costs improving product reliability and implementing client driven requests.
• Investigation of Technical Queries raised by internal and external stakeholders and driving these to conclusion within expected timescales.
• Building good working relationships with and supporting colleagues and clients at various depot locations.
• Working within the existing process framework to ensure quality cost and timescale commitments are met.
• Participating in Continuous Improvements and Lessons Learned activities to strengthen our processes and ways of working for the future.
• Authoring and Review of documentation such as Test Specifications Test Reports Modification documentation Risk Assessments.
• Achieving the specified software quality requirements detailed in System Engineering and TCMS Software Quality Plan and informs the team members of their associated responsibilities.

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:

• University degree in a suitable Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Electrical Software Electronics Railway Systems) or Computer Science.
• Experience in Software system/Application engineering for Engineer
• Experience of Testing (software functional testing) and Validation
• Strong background in Requirements Management (e.g. DOORS or similar)
• Able to distil complex topics and present findings in a manner suitable to the target audience.
• Experience working knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment
• Proficient in the use of MS Office

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• 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 (life medical pension)

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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare life assurance an excellent company-contributed pension scheme and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day we are building an agile inclusive and responsible culture where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn grow and advance in their careers with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race colour religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a Disability Confident employer we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.