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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.\nCould you be the full-time Services System Engineerwe’re looking for?\nThis role will be based at the Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg.\nYour future role\nTo take responsibility for Signalling and AFC related engineering issues focusing on asset life cycle, developing maintenance practices/strategies, auditing/analysing sub-system performances and proposing corrective actions/new technologies to improve sub-system performances and cost-effectiveness.\nInvestigate daily arisings of Signalling and AFC issues from the internal reportings/Customer complains, drive IRR / MIR / ECP and technical reportings as per project requirements within defined time and ownership.\nOwn the RCA investigation and 8D lead for key Signaling and Communication issues.\nPresent key technical issues to Internal Stakeholders /Customers as and when needed. \nOwn FRACAS management for the key Signaling and Communication issues.\nContribute in Engineering CCB - Engineering Change and Configuration management and onw the change requests.\nProvision of systems engineering input into fleet modifications. Preparation of estimates of engineering effort to produce the modification, liaising with key suppliers, development of engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management\nProvision of systems engineering input into ALM Projects. Preparation of estimates of engineering effort to the ALM project, development of engineering concepts and requirements, liaising with the key suppliers, provision of engineering deliverables to DfQ gate reviews, development of engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management.\nProvision of systems engineering input into obsolescence issues. Providing inputs into the fit, form and function assessment, development of supporting engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management.\nProvision of systems engineering input into the resolution of safety issues. Provision of engineering knowledge into incident investigation, containment and mitigation actions, root cause analysis, and, where required, development of fleet modifications.\nProvision of systems engineering input into the resolution of reliability issues. Provision of engineering knowledge into investigation, containment and mitigation actions, root cause analysis, and, where required, development of fleet modifications.\nProvide systems engineering input to the development of PABs and R&D initiatives. Preparation of estimates of engineering effort to the workstream, development of engineering concepts and requirements, liaising with the key suppliers, provision of engineering deliverables to DfQ gate reviews, development of engineering modification documentation, including all necessary instructions, risk assessments, internal and external certification, approvals, and ensuring the change complies with Alstom’s processes for change and configuration management.\nContribute to the wider Alstom cluster, including regional and global engineering communities, sharing best practice, contributing to the resolution of issues, and sharing key projects and R&D initiatives.\nContribute to the capture and sharing of Return On Experience.\nAll about you\n6+ years of experience in Railway system/application engineering\nKnowledge of rolling stock equipment, Signalling, AFC and maintenace \nBachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and registerable as a Professional Engineer with ECSA\nWorking knowledge of safety management systems and safety risk assessment\nThings 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:\nEnjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.\nCollaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues.\nContribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.\nUtilise our structured and inclusive working environment.\nSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.\nBenefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs.\nYou 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!\nImportant to note\nAs a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. 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