R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) - Lighting & Signage
R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) - Lighting & Signage
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Req ID:493129
Leading societies to a low carbon future Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains metros monorail and trams to integrated systems customised services infrastructure signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring responsible and innovative company where more than 70000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide
R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) Lighting & Signage
Location: Valenciennes France
You will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Fort a key actor in the design and development or interior train parts as well as front ends with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities mechanical engineers & designers buyers industrial & quality engineers project managers & product experts R&D engineers working both for French & International projects.
What are my responsibilities
Purpose of the Job/Objective
- In charge of developing / qualifying new lighting & signage interior and exterior solutions (functional & ambiance interior lighting front-end lighting lighting signatures dynamic signage elements etc.) securing a differentiating advantage for Alstom Rolling Stock business and providing passengers with optimal lighting comfort and guidance during their public transport journey.
- In charge of supporting the introduction of newly qualified solutions onto Alstom commercial projects
- In charge of identifying new lighting & signage technologies with promising benefits and monitoring their technological & maturity level
Organisation Reporting
- Reports to: R&D Director - Interiors
- Manages: suppliers subcontractors apprentices
- Network & Links
- Internal Interfaces: R&D Program Manager R&D Engineers Product Director Product engineers Product Designers Engineering teams Sourcing & Costing Team Legal team Tender team Central Innovation team Alstom Engineering CCNs
- External Interfaces: Suppliers Customers Independent laboratories
Performance Measurement
- KPI R&D Projects (OTIF Design Review on time budget adherence)
- KPI Innovation generation & exploitation (number inventions use on commercial projects)
- Technical support to Tenders & Projects (quality time)
Your responsibilities include:
- Executes and manages research and product development projects (internal at suppliers) related to Interiors/Exteriors lighting & signage applications for implementation into railway vehicles
- Performs/contributes to in depth design studies (optical/electronical/mechanical) proposes architectures material choices designs that optimize performances reliability cost manufacturability environmental impact etc.
- Analyzes the market and competition (industrial watch scientific & technological watch) in relation to lighting & signage technologies (optics electronics materials etc.) & products and associated use cases
- Suggests innovative solutions and R&D partnerships opportunities in line with Alstoms development strategy and taking into account customers needs and requirements.
- Ensures applicability of the developed products onto commercial projects through close collaboration with the Marketing Tender & Project teams (Engineering Costing Sourcing Quality etc.)
- Contributes to internal budget collection for R&D activities and manages reporting to internal customers
- Develops the network of internal and external R&D partners for innovation in relation to lighting signage and electronics equipment.
What do I need to qualify for this job
Minimum qualifications
- Engineering Master/PhD degree in lighting photonics physics opto-electronics
- At least 3yrs experience in R&D / product development of photonics/electronics products in an industrial preferably international context
- At ease with optical/mechanical simulation & design tools (e.g. Ansys SPEOS CATIA) and programing (e.g. Matlab/Python)
- Proven R&D project management experience in an industrial environment
- Experience in railway aeronautics or automotive and or related standards is a plus
Skills
- Autonomous results driven and team-oriented personality with strong relationship skills
- Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under pressure to meet the deadlines
- Strong passion for innovation and questioning the status quo and perceiving (upcoming) market needs
- Fast prototyper likes to experiment in order to quickly show/test new concepts & solutions
- Intrinsic passion for eco-design related topics (recyclability renewable materials circular economy etc.) and able to act as ambassador internally & externally
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work in an international environment; Speak and write in English; French is a bonus.
Travels :
- Travels: suppliers and R&D partners visits. <15% of the time
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.
Job Type:Experienced
Employment Type
Full Time
