Traction System Engineer

Job description

Alstom is a global leader in the world of power generation and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies.

Alstom Transport employs approximately 2,000 people at over 20 different locations in the UK & Ireland. We are a major supplier & maintainer of tramways, main line trains, metro cars, electrical renovation & signalling systems.

Purpose of the job;

Design of Technical Solution based on the individual's technical discipline

Main duties and responsibilities will include;

· To work closely with railway clients world-wide, examining the commercial and engineering advantages of enhancing the traction packages of existing fleets

· To target solutions for identified markets with flexibility for individual customisation and carry out cost evaluation in support of sales activity

· To provide design expertise in developing standardised and project specific solutions as part of the tender process by defining the scope of supply and generating a written technical summary

· To manage technical aspects of contracts during the implementation phase of refurbishment

· To deliver technical assistance to site teams responsible for refurbishment

· To understand Customer needs through a knowledge of their existing traction equipment performance

· To demonstrate refurbishment advantages by preparing and presenting an Engineering Scope and Cost estimate

· To analyse the cost / benefits of refurbishments in terms of maintenance, reliability and failure and provide an analysis of day-to-day system / product running costs

· To monitor progress of allocated projects against a time plan and budget

· To define system functionality against Customer specifications

· To keep informed with evolution technology in relation to our product range

· To develop a brief for the commercial team and provide solutions for market opportunities against Customer enquiries

· To cost evaluate system and product life-cycle costs and other cost-evaluations as required

· To co-ordinate technical activity for elements of a project or work being undertaken

· To deliver appropriate technical assistance, as required, in support of site team requests determining priorities and approach

Desired profile

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Candidate requirements;

· GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language as a minimum

· A relevant Engineering Degree (Preferably Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic)

· Experience within a major Railway Industry organisation

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the design, development and application of traction drive systems and/or it's sub elements

· Should be computer literate and generally familiar with engineering software applications

· Preferably, Alstom corporate knowledge

· Preferably, good general management knowledge (Finance / Operations / Business Excellence / Commercial / Legal)

· Practical experience of the provision of solutions / applications engineering from a system perspective

· Multi-national experience dealing with different cultures

· Proven Project Engineering experience with large industrial groups / projects

· Experience of working with high value projects (£m)