Electrical Systems Engineer Derby (460555)

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permanent
United Kingdom
Alstom
15.10.2024
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Full Job Description

Req ID: 460555

Location: Derby, DE24 8AD

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Salary + Benefits circa 53K + benefits

 

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom 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 electrical systems engineer expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Electrical System Manager and work alongside dedicated and passionate teammates.

 

You’ll support existing fleets with requests that come from the Depots, vehicle owners and operators. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business to solve issues that arise from Obsolescence or Reliability for new or upgraded vehicle systems and much more.

 

 

We’ll look to you for:

 

  • Specifying one or more train functions, and associated sub-system(s) at train level and
  • Lead technically the engineering studies to reach the required performances at train level.   Including the generation of Modifications/Requests for Trial/Risk Assessments and Feasibility Studies and then support implementation on the vehicles on site.
  • List of typical vehicle Sub-Systems are:
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  • Passenger Information Systems / Seat Reservation / WiFi
  • Door Control
  • Lighting
  • Vehicle Couplers
  • Traction/Auxiliary Systems and Battery Charging
  • Braking Systems 
  • Control / Monitoring / Diagnostic systems
  • The successful candidate will be required to work at height  and in enclosed spaces from time to time.

 

All about you

 

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

 

  • Relevant Degree or equivalent
  • Experience in Railway Rolling Stock engineering
  • Advanced/business fluent level of English

 

Things you’ll 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.

 

You’ll 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
  • Utilise our agile 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 (life, medical, pension) 

 

You don’t 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, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d 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 tomorrow’s mobility. That’s 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.

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