Train Validation Engineer (H/F)

Req ID:510197

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.

Could you be the full-time Train Validation Engineer in Saint Ouen, close to Paris we’re looking for?

Your future role:

Take on a new challenge and apply your validation and testing expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic, rigorous, and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of validation activities, directly impacting the success of our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with engineering teams, project teams, external test laboratories, and end clients, while managing schedules and ensuring safety during tests. You will oversee the budget and deliverables related to validation activities and contribute to Alstom's operational excellence.

You’ll specifically take care of defining and executing type tests at the train level, but also managing test teams and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring responsibility for QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) for train validation activities

• Defining the validation budget during tender phases and ensuring adherence throughout projects

• Developing and executing validation plans, procedures, and associated reports

• Ensuring safety during type testing

• Managing internal test teams and external test laboratories

• Planning and coordinating type tests

• Maintaining effective and continuous communication with the end client

• Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of validation processes and methodologies

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:

• Degree in engineering or equivalent

• Significant experience in project management, particularly in testing and/or validation activities

• Knowledge of the railway sector is a plus

• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple interfaces

• Strong safety and quality orientation

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 passionate and committed teams on international, large-scale projects

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of mobility

• Utilise our flexible and stimulating 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 programs

• Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise positions based on your aspirations

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.