Electronic Test System Development Lead
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Job Summary
Req ID:511583
Location: Plymouth (On-Site)
Appointment Basis: Permanent
Apply by: 27/02/26
Salary Benefits: cira 45k D.O.E
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 86000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Overview
At Alstom we are pioneering the next generation of smart safe and sustainable train systems. We are now looking for an Electronic Test System Development Lead a technically strong proactive and collaborative engineer who can lead the design and deployment of advanced test systems for our Train Management and Control products.
This is a key engineering role within our Industrialisation Team driving excellence in product quality manufacturing readiness and test system the Electronic Test System Development Lead you will oversee the full lifecycle of manufacturing test solutions from requirements gathering and system design to validation deployment and continuous improvement.
You will work closely with Engineering Manufacturing NPI and Industrialisation teams to ensure that our products are tested efficiently reliably and in compliance with the highest standards.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining electronic engineering embedded system testing and handson problemsolving with leadership and technical ownership.
Responsibilities:
- Test System Architecture & Development
- Design develop validate and maintain electronic manufacturing test systems and platforms
- Build and optimise automated test sequences scripts and programming tools
- Apply Design for Test (DFT) principles and ensure compliance with internal test strategy standards
- Support the creation and review of hardware test specifications and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) software
Industrialisation & Production Support
- Deploy new test systems into production and manage upgrades of existing platforms
- Provide expert troubleshooting rootcause analysis and corrective actions for test system issues
- Drive continuous improvement across test capability uptime and manufacturing efficiency
- Maintain strong configuration management of all test means and related documentation
Strategy Governance & CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Contribute to the overall Product Test Strategy and Industrial Test Roadmap
- Support tender quotations for new or upgraded industrial test systems
- Ensure compliance with Alstom EHS standards and relevant external regulations
- Collaborate with design engineering teams to influence testability early in the product lifecycle
Training & Leadership
- Provide guidance and technical leadership to Test Engineers and production stakeholders
- Train shop-floor workers and EPU (Elementary Production Unit) managers on new or updated test systems
- Support capability development and ongoing qualification of all testrelated personnel
Education & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Electronics or a related discipline
- Experience or strong understanding of test engineering within a manufacturing environment
Technical Competencies
- Familiarity with electronic test systems automated test equipment and DFT principles
- Understanding of hardware test specification creation and FAT processesKnowledge of configuration management practices
- Experience with C# or Python is beneficial (but not essential)
Personal Skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Logical analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively across engineering production and industrialisation functions
- A passion for continuous improvement learning and technical excellence
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 leader accredited 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
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About Company
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
