Application Engineer IXL

Req ID:518468

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

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): IXL Application Design Engineer (EN-AA-02_001; EN-AA-02_002; EN-AA-02_003)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• The Interlocking (IXL) is a system composed by Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electric, Electronic and Software components having the aim to ensure safe movements of trains.
• The purpose of the job is to take part to the execution of IXL application design activities of a Signaling project, adopt the Alstom application design process and ensure the delivery accordingly to the projects schedule and quality commitments.
• The IXL Application Design Engineer shares with Project IXL design leader the progress of the activities executed, the issues and the potential improvement that can be applied on methods and tools.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Site Project Engineering

Reports directly to:

IXL department head / group manager

Other reporting to:

Dotted report line to Project IXL Design Leader (during project execution)

Direct reports:

N/A

Network & Links

Internal

• Project engineering team
• Product development team

External

• Auditors

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

Key accountabilities:

• Deliver design scheme plan layouts, Control Tables, safe HMI layouts, signaling logic application data, hardware configuration drawings, cable core plans, signaling equipment Rooms layout, diagnostic application data
• Ensure the application and adherence to the reference application design methods & tools, requesting in cooperation with the Project IXL design leader deviations whenever appropriate
• Participate actively to the IXL detailed design review meetings and provide activity progress reports
• Organize and produce documental, software and hardware design deliveries accordingly to the project templates and needs
• Support actively the Project IXL design leader and Project V&V manager in design issues debugging
• Analyze and manage design change requests and participate actively to the definition of the HW & SW package to be delivered to the V&V, installation and Testing & Commissioning teams
• Ensure independence of the design activity from the verification activity

Performance management:

• Project QCD (Quality,Cost and Delivery) commitment
• On-time-delivery for IXL deliverables according to project planning and DML (EDP - Engineering Delivery Performance)
• Defect detected on IXL (DQI - Delivery Quality Indicator)
• Cooperation and reactivity to support to Root Cause Analysis Identification of contract variations (through traceability & coverage of requirements)

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Graduated in Software or Electrical or Electronic or Automation Engineering

Desirable:

• Railway transport trainings certification
• Autocad, programming language knowledge

Experience

Mandatory:

• 1 year in IXL and/or TMS and/or ERTMS application design or
• 1 year experience in relevant positions (systems / sub-system application design) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, aerospace, defense).

Desirable:

• HW Design and SW data generation processes understanding.
• Engineering and system background.
• At least 2 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-system application design) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signaling, aerospace, defense).

Competencies & Skills

• Open-minded
• Problem setting and problem solving
• Foreign language: English
• Sense of urgency
• Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision

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!

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.

Job Type:Experienced