Serial Test Manager

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 onsite Serial Test Manager in Plattsburgh NY US were looking for

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your leadership and technical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside resilient and adaptable teammates.
Youll ensure the seamless handover of trains from manufacturing to testing driving quality cost and delivery (QCD) commitments while meeting customer requirements. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Industrial Quality Project T&C Managers Production Line Managers Engineering and Manufacturing) manage testing workloads to align with site capacity and foster a culture of safety and excellenceand much more.

Well look to you for:

• Leading the sites test function (electrical engineering) as part of the site leadership team; reporting directly to the site head.
• Managing an electrical testing organization - testers test engineer(s) and Production supervisors/team leads across shifts.
• Directly managing managers/supervisors (production managers) and a small number of individual contributors (e.g. professional test engineer).
• Owning planning and delivery of test schedules timelines and deadlines across shifts; ensuring on-time execution of test programs.
• Ensuring training competency development and performance management for test technicians and team leads (introduce and enforce oneonones development plans coaching).
• Improving and standardizing test processes and expectations with a focus on safety and compliance in electrical functional testing.
• Driving system integration and application-level troubleshooting practices to ensure test readiness and quality.
• Coordinating with other site functions and external partners as needed (shift coverage engineering operations).
• Participating in candidate selection/interviewing and development planning for internal candidates; managing communications regarding recruitment decisions.

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:

• Bachelors degree in a technical field (electrical engineering preferred)
• Minimum 8-10 years experience in Testing & Commissioning of Electrical Control onboard communications & network systems within process industry or factory automation
• Minimum 5 years experience in direct team (people) management
• Knowledge of high-risk activities related to electrical work and EHS (Environment Health and Safety) requirements
• Familiarity with key electrical processes such as earthing & bonding cabling protection and instrumentation
• Strong leadership and result-driven mindset
• Ability to foster communication between multiple stakeholders
• Negotiation problem-solving and decision-making skills in complex environments
• Capacity to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
• Team spirit and adaptability to manage conflicts and disputes effectively.

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:

• Work with testing teams Production Managers and key stakeholders across multiple functions including Industrial Quality Project T&C Managers and Engineering teams
• Progress towards mastering leadership decision-making in complex environments and fostering communication in a multicultural and multi-functional setting
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical 401k).

Base Salary Range

In accordance with New York State law the anticipated salary range for this position is$100000 - $120000. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience education and qualifications. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include bonuses incentive pay or other forms of compensation.

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 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:Experienced