What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Support Engineer position at Alstom?
Req ID:513497
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.
Could you be the full-time onsite Fleet Support Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) we’re looking for?
Location
This role can be based inone our other locations: Pittsburgh, PA, DFW (Dallas/Fortworth), Altanta, GA, Denver, CO, or South San Francisco area (near SFO airport) in California.
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical and electronic engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll enhance the electrical reliability, safety, and performance of APM (Automated People Mover) vehicles and wayside systems, making a tangible impact on transportation solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (software, signaling, and systems engineers), provide technical support for troubleshooting and upgrades, and ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations, and much more.
We’ll look to you for:
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:
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:
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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.
Could you be the full-time onsite Fleet Support Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) we’re looking for?
Location
This role can be based inone our other locations: Pittsburgh, PA, DFW (Dallas/Fortworth), Altanta, GA, Denver, CO, or South San Francisco area (near SFO airport) in California.
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical and electronic engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.
You'll enhance the electrical reliability, safety, and performance of APM (Automated People Mover) vehicles and wayside systems, making a tangible impact on transportation solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (software, signaling, and systems engineers), provide technical support for troubleshooting and upgrades, and ensure compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations, and much more.
We’ll look to you for:
- Developing and validating electrical/electronic engineering solutions for APM vehicles,
- Preparing and managing engineering change documentation for electrical systems,
- Providing technical support for troubleshooting and upgrades of electrical subsystems,
- Collaborating with software, signaling, and systems engineers to ensure integrated solutions,
- Ensuring compliance with electrical standards and safety regulations,
- Functioning as a liaison between Operations & Maintenance Site Engineering and the cognizant APM Design Authority representative,
- Traveling up to 50% or more, including short-notice assignments,
- Demonstrating leadership, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset in all aspects of the role.
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:
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field,
- Proven hands-on experience working with complex automation/control systems, or heavy-industry electrical/electronic systems, or power-plant systems (experience with vehicle electrical systems, signaling, and wayside equipment is desired),
- Experience or understanding of APM (Automated People Mover), rail, or similar electrical/electronic engineering roles,
- Familiarity with electrical standards and safety regulations,
- Strong communication skills for technical justifications and collaboration,
- Ability to travel 50% or more, including short-notice assignments,
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software, signaling, and systems engineers,
- Organizational skills for managing engineering change documentation.
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:
- Work with advanced electrical systems, including wiring, power distribution, control systems, onboard electronics, and signaling interfaces,
- Progress towards becoming a subject matter expert in electrical/electronic systems for APM vehicles and wayside systems,
- Contribute to innovative projects,
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).
Important to note
As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.