TRAIN SYSTEM ENGINEER - MECHANICAL BRAKES JOB DETAILS | ALSTOM

Req ID.
Train System Engineer - Mechanical Brakes Location.
Derby Appointment Basis.
Permanent Salary.
c.£55K + Benefits Closing Date.
10th January   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, more than 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 Train System Engineer - Mechanical Brakes to join our team in Derby and specifically  be responsible for the brakes system on current and future projects ?     Your future role   Take on a new challenge in Derby and apply your Train System Engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field.
You’ll report to the Head of External Subsystems, and work alongside a dedicated and passionate Engineering team in Alstom UK&I.
Day-to-day, you’ll  specifically be responsible for the brakes system on current and future projects, identifying brake system requirements, best fit standard solutions, specifying brake control and fluid power requirements to sub suppliers, supporting integration design, ensure static and running performance make the case for approvals and fulfil the needs of our customers.
Based in Engineering and a member of the Train System community, you will deliver technical solutions for the Derby project portfolio which includes multiple unit trains and monorails.
Working in multi-disciplined teams and collaborating across the Engineering team and with wider stakeholders, you will own the development of Train level brakes specifications utilising existing solutions from Alstom portofolio and identifying any developments required from utilizing your previous brake system experience.
You will lead activities throughout the project V-Cycle with a QDC mindset to define and deliver the required performance through verification and validation.
We’ll look to you to.
Identify potential brake solutions from higher level and broader overall train requirements.
Identify where solutions from an existing Alstom portfolio can fit in to leverage volume benefits and world-wide relations with the supply base.
Identify functional and interface requirements, identify all participants, and achieve common and full understanding of requirements and solutions.
Support verification of equipment and assembly for first in class.
Identify how requirements can be verified through the V cycle including multiple layers of calculation, modelling, static and on track testing.
Report verification data to demonstrate compliance to standards to approvals bodies and customers.
Identify and resolve problems that arrive on initial operation.
whilst demonstrating an ethical and civic outlook.
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.
Mechanical Engineering Degree and / or suitably accredited with an applicable professional Institution (e.
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I Mech E) Proven track record and engineering experience in rolling stock brake systems Collaborating in a multi-location team Seeing the big picture and the local detail Characterizing and integrating braking, control and fluid power systems.
Interpreting large volumes of train level and localised data identifying patterns and anomalies for further attention.
Presenting analysis of test and other data in a rigorous and clear manner.
From limited operational data identifying if problems exist, their characteristics, and further investigation required     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 Work with colleagues and customers based all over the world 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 benefits (pension, life ins., medical).
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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